Earthquake Park

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Earthquake Park is a Park, Historic and Protected Site and Scenic Lookout at 4306 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99517, United States

Earthquake Park stands on the coast at the western end of Anchorage, marking the ground torn apart by the Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964. The magnitude 9.2 quake, the most powerful ever recorded in North America, caused a whole neighbourhood here to slide toward the sea. The land has since grown over, and interpretive signs tell the story among the birch and wildflowers. Paths link to the coastal trail, and the shoreline gives open views across Cook Inlet to the mountains, with Denali visible on a clear day.

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Where to find Earthquake Park?

61°11'44"N, 149°58'35"W

Aurora hunting in Anchorage?

The aurora season here runs from September to April, with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights in October, February and March. The open spaces around Earthquake Park can provide unobstructed views of the Northern Lights.

What do people think of Earthquake Park?

  • 4.7

  • More like mosquito park

    Emily B14 July 2011

  • Fantastic memorial here! Yes, there's mosquitos. But, unlike the others who have left comments here, wear repellant. It's all outdoors...in a wooded area. Duh! Lots of history and remembrance here.

    Superman10 July 2012

  • This is the site of a neighborhood lost to the 9.2 earthquake in 1964... the houses were purposefully buried underground and it's now a beautiful memorial with walking trails.

    TW ✈️👸🏻29 July 2014

  • Great view of downtown Anchorage and mt. Susitna (sleeping lady).

    Ann G4 January 2013

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