Earthquakes Near Juneau Today
Live answer from USGS data — every earthquake within 150 km (93 mi) of Juneau, Alaska.
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Why Juneau gets earthquakes
Juneau is quieter than most of Alaska, but it sits near one of the fastest-moving faults in North America: the Fairweather–Queen Charlotte transform, offshore to the west, which slips about two inches per year. Its 1958 M7.8 rupture triggered the Lituya Bay landslide megatsunami — the tallest wave ever recorded, at 1,720 feet.
The 2013 Craig earthquake (M7.5) on the same system shook Southeast Alaska strongly. Closer to town, occasional small quakes occur under the Coast Mountains and Lynn Canal, and glacial rebound adds a slow background of tiny events.
Juneau earthquake FAQ
▸Did Juneau just have an earthquake?
The live panel at the top of this page checks the USGS catalog for every earthquake within 150 km of Juneau and answers in one line. Keep in mind USGS data lags real shaking by roughly 2–3 minutes in California and up to ~8 minutes in other regions — if you felt something seconds ago, refresh shortly.
▸What faults cause earthquakes near Juneau?
The Fairweather–Queen Charlotte fault system offshore is Southeast Alaska's dominant source — it produced the 1958 Lituya Bay M7.8 and 2013 Craig M7.5 quakes. Local activity near Juneau itself is modest, mostly small events under the Coast Mountains.
▸What magnitude earthquake can you feel in Juneau, AK?
Close to the epicenter, people typically begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 2.5–3.0. An M4+ is felt across a wide area and rattles objects; M5+ can damage buildings near the epicenter. Shallow quakes feel stronger than deep ones of the same magnitude, and soft soils amplify shaking.
▸What should I do if I feel an earthquake in Juneau?
Drop, Cover, and Hold On — get low, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until shaking stops. Afterward, check for hazards like gas leaks, and expect possible aftershocks. If you're in a coastal area and the shaking is strong or lasts a long time, move inland or to high ground. Official guidance: ready.gov/earthquakes.