Over the past 30 days, Alaska has recorded 153 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 4 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. The remaining 148 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 104 shallow (<70 km), 49 intermediate (70–300 km). 70 of the epicenters were offshore. 45 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 2,394 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 0.1 km to 191.5 km. 127 of the 153 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist; the remaining 26 are automatic and may be refined.
Leading the list is a magnitude 5.3 event near 35 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska at 13.3 km depth, which drew 100 felt reports from the public and triggered a green PAGER alert. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.9 near 13 km SSE of Clam Gulch, Alaska, trails by 0.4 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near 27 km WNW of Hope, Alaska.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 hours ago 2026-07-09 21:41:59 UTC | 2.9ml | 12 km WNW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska 61.962°, -147.405° | 0.1 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 12 km WNW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska on July 9, 2026, with origin time 21:41 UTC. At just 0.1 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Geolocation places the event at 61.962°N, -147.405°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
20 hours ago 2026-07-09 17:45:13 UTC | 2.5ml | 10 km S of Willow, Alaska 61.654°, -150.065° | 15.4 km | 2 | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 10 km S of Willow, Alaska with origin time 17:45 UTC on July 9, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 15.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.654°, -150.065°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-07-09 00:15:19 UTC | 2.5ml | 12 km ENE of Willow, Alaska 61.803°, -149.823° | 23.1 km | 1 | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On July 9, 2026, Alaska registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 12 km ENE of Willow, Alaska at 00:15 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 23.1 km depth. The epicenter is at 61.803°, -149.823°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-07-08 21:23:43 UTC | 2.5ml | 58 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.990°, -152.793° | 106.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
At 21:23 UTC on July 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 58 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred about 64 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 106.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 59.990°N, -152.793°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-07-08 19:45:12 UTC | 2.6ml | 88 km NE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 58.507°, -151.482° | 14.6 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 88 km NE of Ouzinkie, Alaska came in on July 8, 2026 at 19:45 UTC. At a depth of 14.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 58.507°N, -151.482°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-07-08 19:35:02 UTC | 2.8ml | 56 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska 62.981°, -148.294° | 62.6 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 56 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska came in on July 8, 2026 at 19:35 UTC. At a depth of 62.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 62.981°, -148.294°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2 days ago 2026-07-08 09:18:39 UTC | 2.7ml | 90 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.259°, -141.276° | 5.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
At 09:18 UTC on July 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 90 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska. The event originated approximately 5.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 61.259°, -141.276°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2 days ago 2026-07-08 08:41:48 UTC | 2.5ml | 67 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.288°, -150.496° | 129.7 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 67 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska at 08:41 UTC on July 8, 2026. At a depth of 129.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 63.288°, -150.496°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2 days ago 2026-07-08 04:17:23 UTC | 2.5ml | 140 km S of McCarthy, Alaska 60.198°, -142.409° | 17.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 140 km S of McCarthy, Alaska on July 8, 2026, with origin time 04:17 UTC. The event originated approximately 17.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.198°, -142.409°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-07-07 02:37:20 UTC | 2.5ml | 34 km NE of Chase, Alaska 62.707°, -149.715° | 74.4 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 34 km NE of Chase, Alaska came in on July 7, 2026 at 02:37 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 74.4 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 62.707°N, -149.715°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-07-06 15:49:51 UTC | 2.9ml | 25 km SE of Point Possession, Alaska 60.757°, -150.377° | 44.9 km | 1 | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 25 km SE of Point Possession, Alaska came in on July 6, 2026 at 15:49 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 44.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.757°, -150.377°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-07-06 10:48:14 UTC | 2.8ml | 29 km W of Nikiski, Alaska 60.720°, -151.824° | 90.1 km | 1 | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 29 km W of Nikiski, Alaska on July 6, 2026 at 10:48 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 90.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 60.720°N, -151.824°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-07-06 05:36:22 UTC | 4.0ml | 44 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 60.014°, -152.525° | 108.0 km | 71 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 6, 2026, Alaska registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 44 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska at 05:36 UTC. 71 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.2 (light). It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 108.0 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 60.014°, -152.525°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-07-05 19:27:57 UTC | 3.2ml | 60 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 58.098°, -154.664° | 100.2 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On July 5, 2026 at 19:27 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 60 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 100.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 58.098°, -154.664°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-07-05 04:00:31 UTC | 3.2ml | 19 km W of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 61.376°, -150.346° | 27.3 km | 5 | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded 19 km W of Point MacKenzie, Alaska on July 5, 2026 at 04:00 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 27.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 61.376°, -150.346°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-07-04 17:58:44 UTC | 2.5ml | 6 km S of Ninilchik, Alaska 59.994°, -151.659° | 57.3 km | 1 | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 6 km S of Ninilchik, Alaska on July 4, 2026 at 17:58 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 57.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 59.994°, -151.659°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-07-04 09:21:44 UTC | 2.8ml | 32 km ENE of Aleneva, Alaska 58.221°, -152.446° | 34.9 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
July 4, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 32 km ENE of Aleneva, Alaska, logged at 09:21 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 34.9 km depth. Coordinates: 58.221°, -152.446°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-07-04 06:20:00 UTC | 2.6ml | 90 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.264°, -141.276° | 5.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 90 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska on July 4, 2026 at 06:20 UTC. The event originated approximately 5.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 61.264°, -141.276°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-07-04 04:58:06 UTC | 2.7ml | 92 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska 58.637°, -154.364° | 10.7 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 92 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska at 04:58 UTC on July 4, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.7 km depth. The epicenter is at 58.637°, -154.364°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-07-03 16:14:06 UTC | 3.3ml | 125 km E of Chalkyitsik, Alaska 66.624°, -140.877° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.3 seismic event took place 125 km E of Chalkyitsik, Alaska on July 3, 2026 at 16:14 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 66.624°, -140.877°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-03 2026-07-03 13:00:01 UTC | 2.9ml | 44 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.123°, -152.457° | 89.3 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 44 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska on July 3, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 89.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 60.123°, -152.457°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-02 2026-07-02 21:15:36 UTC | 2.5ml | 65 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska 62.383°, -148.360° | 15.1 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
July 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 65 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska, logged at 21:15 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 15.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 62.383°, -148.360°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-02 2026-07-02 18:54:30 UTC | 2.6ml | 25 km SE of Halibut Cove, Alaska 59.446°, -150.892° | 34.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
July 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 25 km SE of Halibut Cove, Alaska, logged at 18:54 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 34.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 59.446°, -150.892°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-02 2026-07-02 15:51:19 UTC | 2.6ml | 19 km WSW of Denali Park, Alaska 63.673°, -149.292° | 115.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 2, 2026 at 15:51 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 19 km WSW of Denali Park, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 115.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 63.673°N, -149.292°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-02 2026-07-02 07:45:42 UTC | 3.7ml | 60 km SW of Salcha, Alaska 64.126°, -147.760° | 108.5 km | - | I | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 60 km SW of Salcha, Alaska came in on July 2, 2026 at 07:45 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 1.9 — considered weak. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 108.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 64.126°N, -147.760°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-01 2026-07-01 22:12:20 UTC | 2.8ml | 39 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.774°, -153.408° | 126.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 1, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 39 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 126.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 59.774°, -153.408°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-01 2026-07-01 20:08:20 UTC | 2.6ml | 4 km E of Chase, Alaska 62.446°, -150.007° | 65.7 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 4 km E of Chase, Alaska on July 1, 2026 at 20:08 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 65.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 62.446°, -150.007°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-01 2026-07-01 13:08:16 UTC | 3.6ml | 9 km E of Unalakleet, Alaska 63.873°, -160.586° | 19.8 km | 2 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.6 seismic event took place 9 km E of Unalakleet, Alaska on July 1, 2026 at 13:08 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.5, classified as light shaking. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 19.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 63.873°, -160.586°. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-30 2026-06-30 23:15:11 UTC | 2.8ml | 18 km N of Sterling, Alaska 60.701°, -150.807° | 50.6 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 18 km N of Sterling, Alaska on June 30, 2026 at 23:15 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 50.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.701°N, -150.807°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-30 2026-06-30 20:38:13 UTC | 2.6ml | 8 km ENE of Nome, Alaska 64.530°, -165.237° | 16.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 8 km ENE of Nome, Alaska with origin time 20:38 UTC on June 30, 2026. The event originated approximately 16.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 64.530°, -165.237°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
35 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska
2026-06-29
111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska
2026-01-01
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Alaska experiences more earthquakes than any other U.S. state, including the second-largest earthquake ever recorded worldwide. The state sits at the convergence of the Pacific and North American plates.
In 2026, Alaska has recorded 500 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Alaska in 2026 was a magnitude 5.7 event near Yakutat, Alaska.
Alaska has a Very High seismic risk level based on historical earthquake data and proximity to active fault lines.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 153 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.3 event near 35 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska.
In the past 30 days, 153 earthquakes have been recorded in the Alaska region.
The largest recent earthquake in the Alaska area was a magnitude 5.3 event that occurred 35 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska.
Yes, Alaska is located near major fault systems including the denali, queen charlotte. These faults contribute to the seismic activity in the region.
Alaska has a very high seismic risk level. Alaska experiences more earthquakes than any other U.S. state, including the second-largest earthquake ever recorded worldwide. The state sits at the convergence of the Pacific and North American plates.
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