2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 98 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — February 23, 2026

2026-02-23 20:46:55 UTC (2026-02-23) · approx. 9:46 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:46 UTC≈ 9:46 AM UTC-11
Depth12.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.451°, -160.564°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.45°, -160.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
12.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4510°N
-160.5640°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026duwvcj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
257.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-27 20:25:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026duwvcj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 23, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 98 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — February 23, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026duwvcj/