Even though Alaska has a justly deserved reputation for frequent earthquakes, visitors should keep in mind that hundreds of thousands of people live here with little fear.
Earthquakes in the magnitude range of 4 to 5 occur frequently and cause little or no damage and injury. Alaska's greatest earthquake, with a magnitude of 9.2, occurred in 1964 under Prince William Sound.
There is a risk of a tsunami, or a giant wave created by an undersea quake, but a warning system is in place for coastal areas. Seward, for example, has street signs showing evacuation routes.
Recent quakes
Curious about a quake you felt on your visit to Alaska? Visit the Alaska and West Coast Tsunami Warning Center.
For quakes that just happened, click on the "most recent" link (find it on the left side of the page). You'll see the exact location of the quake and its magnitude.
To find the magnitude and other info of Alaska quakes in recent months, look for the "Previous" link.
