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Recent Earthquakes in Alaska

7 earthquakes today, 41 in the last 7 days, 127 in the last 30 days, most recently 1 hour ago.

Today
7
Last 7 days
41
Last 30 days
127
Strongest recent
M 5.5
Most recent
1 hour ago

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

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.

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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.

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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.