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Recent Earthquakes in Alaska

3 earthquakes today, 37 in the last 7 days, 136 in the last 30 days, most recently 19 hours ago.

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Today
3
Last 7 days
37
Last 30 days
136
Strongest recent
M 5.0
Most recent
19 hours ago
Check Alaska earthquake, tsunami & volcano risk

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 136 recent earthquakes

Did people in Alaska feel recent earthquakes?

These recent earthquakes in Alaska were felt by people nearby - see how many reported feeling each one.

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Earthquakes in Alaska: frequently asked questions

Were there any earthquakes in Alaska today?

Yes - 3 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Alaska in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 3.3 near CENTRAL ALASKA. See the live map above for today's activity.

How many earthquakes were there in Alaska yesterday?

6 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)?

37 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?

136 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Alaska in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 5.0.

Does Alaska get earthquakes?

Yes. 136 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 3.3 event near CENTRAL ALASKA at a depth of 8 km.

Has there been a big earthquake in Alaska recently?

The strongest recent earthquake in or near Alaska was magnitude 5.0 near CENTRAL 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.