Wasilla’s Wake-Up Wobble: 4.7 Quake & Aftershock Rattle Mat-Su! 🚨
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | February 2026
Did you feel it? A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck just 8 km north-northwest of Meadow Lakes, Alaska, rattling the Wasilla area around 11:42 a.m. AKST today. A smaller 3.0 aftershock followed minutes later at 11:47 a.m., centered nearby at similar shallow depths of 18-23 km.
Key Details
- Main Quake: Magnitude 4.7 at 61.697°N, 149.648°W, depth 18.4 km, felt widely in Wasilla, about 19 miles east-southeast of the epicenter.
- Aftershock: Magnitude 3.0 at 61.694°N, 149.674°W, depth 22.8 km; no immediate reports of damage or injuries from either event.
- USGS confirms no tsunami risk; residents report feeling strong shaking but structures appear intact.
Local Impact
Shaking was noticeable across the Mat-Su Valley, with “Did You Feel It?” (DYFI) reports rolling in and shake maps showing intensity up to IV (light) near Wasilla. No disruptions to power or roads noted yet. Authorities urge checking homes for cracks.
