Someone recently asked, “Why doesn’t the Alaska Earthquake Center report how long an earthquake lasts?” We could ask in reply, “Do you mean the earthquake itself or the shaking you feel under your feet?” Let’s dive into the process of an earthquake
Why Should You Bother with a 'Did You Feel It' Report?
When people report to the Earthquake Center that they have felt an earthquake on social media, we encourage them to submit a Did You Feel It?
A Day in the LIfe of a Seismic Data Analyst
Have you ever wondered how seismic analysts locate earthquakes? Or maybe why earthquake solutions change over time? With the Alaska seismic monitoring network, we record an average of 100+ events daily.
M7.8 Simeonof Earthquake Recorded Globally
Large earthquakes, like the recent M7.8 in Alaska, can be seen at seismometers around the world! When an earthquake occurs, seismic energy travels in all directions, much like ripples in a pond.
Earthquakes reported in Alaska so far this year: 19367
