Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Fairbanks
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Fairbanks, Alaska, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.0, 76 km (47 mi) S of Fairbanks, on 2026-10-15.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year43
- Last 5 years164
M1+ in the last 7 days: 20. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Fairbanks
69 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Fairbanks in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 7.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Fairbanks
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 56 km ENE of Ferry, Alaska | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 107 km | |
| 2.5 | 27 km WNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 16 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Fairbanks, answered
Was there an earthquake in Fairbanks today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Fairbanks in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Fairbanks?
Over the last five years there were 164 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Fairbanks, an average of 33 a year. 43 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 31% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Fairbanks in five years?
A magnitude 5.3 on Jan 19, 2024, 21:34 UTC, 53 km (33 mi) SE of Fairbanks, at a depth of 11 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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