Alaska is by far the most seismically active US state, sitting on the Aleutian subduction zone where great M8-9 earthquakes occur. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Alaska - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS and regional seismic networks and updates automatically. For instant earthquake alerts in Alaska, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.
Latest earthquakes in Alaska
Show the full list of 127 recent earthquakes
- 2.8SOUTHERN ALASKA1 hour ago · 17/10/2026, 20:11:10 · 107 km deep
- 3.1KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA2 hours ago · 17/10/2026, 19:23:28 · 34 km deep
- 3.8KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA2 hours ago · 17/10/2026, 19:14:06 · 27 km deep
- 3.0ALASKA PENINSULA5 hours ago · 17/10/2026, 16:36:25 · 119 km deep
- 3.7UNIMAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA5 hours ago · 17/10/2026, 16:34:57 · 142 km deep
- 3.8CENTRAL ALASKA13 hours ago · 17/10/2026, 08:16:42 · 96 km deep
- 2.5CENTRAL ALASKA15 hours ago · 17/10/2026, 06:05:22 · 90 km deep
- 3.0CENTRAL ALASKA1 day ago · 16/10/2026, 17:24:27 · 47 km deep
- 3.6SOUTHERN ALASKA1 day ago · 16/10/2026, 14:49:42 · 50 km deep
- 2.8CENTRAL ALASKA1 day ago · 16/10/2026, 11:04:25 · 11 km deep
- 3.0ALASKA PENINSULA1 day ago · 16/10/2026, 06:44:45 · 5 km deep
- 3.2ALASKA PENINSULA1 day ago · 16/10/2026, 06:35:39 · 4 km deep
- 3.3ALASKA PENINSULA1 day ago · 16/10/2026, 05:26:36 · 68 km deep
- 3.4ALASKA PENINSULA1 day ago · 16/10/2026, 02:12:10 · 35 km deep
- 2.6KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA1 day ago · 16/10/2026, 00:18:27 · 47 km deep
- 3.1KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA1 day ago · 16/10/2026, 00:04:21 · 65 km deep
- 2.9CENTRAL ALASKA1 day ago · 15/10/2026, 23:30:19 · 53 km deep
- 2.9ALASKA PENINSULA2 days ago · 15/10/2026, 19:58:38 · 10 km deep
- 3.6NORTHERN ALASKA2 days ago · 15/10/2026, 19:46:42 · 1 km deep
- 2.7SOUTHERN ALASKA2 days ago · 15/10/2026, 19:35:46 · 116 km deep
- 3.0CENTRAL ALASKA2 days ago · 15/10/2026, 14:02:45 · 115 km deep
- 3.0CENTRAL ALASKA2 days ago · 15/10/2026, 13:05:45 · 8 km deep
- 5.643 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska2 days ago · 15/10/2026, 11:07:01 · 5 km deep
- 2.5CENTRAL ALASKA2 days ago · 15/10/2026, 03:57:25 · 125 km deep
- 2.6SOUTHERN ALASKA3 days ago · 14/10/2026, 16:02:44 · 109 km deep
- 3.4ALASKA PENINSULA3 days ago · 14/10/2026, 04:50:59 · 49 km deep
- 3.2SOUTHERN ALASKA3 days ago · 14/10/2026, 03:53:48 · 73 km deep
- 3.0CENTRAL ALASKA4 days ago · 13/10/2026, 08:28:51 · 99 km deep
- 3.5ALASKA PENINSULA4 days ago · 12/10/2026, 23:23:02 · 6 km deep
- 2.5ALASKA PENINSULA5 days ago · 12/10/2026, 17:16:23 · 104 km deep
Did people in Alaska feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Alaska in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Alaska: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Alaska today?
Yes - 7 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Alaska in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 2.8 near SOUTHERN ALASKA. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in Alaska yesterday?
10 earthquakes were recorded in or near Alaska in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Alaska this week (last 7 days)?
41 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Alaska in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Alaska in the last 30 days?
127 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Alaska in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 5.5.
Does Alaska get earthquakes?
Yes. 127 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Alaska in the last 30 days. Alaska is by far the most seismically active US state, sitting on the Aleutian subduction zone where great M8-9 earthquakes occur.
What was the most recent earthquake in Alaska?
The most recent earthquake in Alaska was a magnitude 2.8 event near SOUTHERN ALASKA at a depth of 107 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in Alaska recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Alaska was magnitude 5.5 near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Alaska?
QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for Alaska on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time and links to a permalink page.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Alaska?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Alaska, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Alaska
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.