2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 88 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — May 20, 2026

2026-05-20 02:47:16 UTC (23 hours ago) · approx. 3:47 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time02:47 UTC≈ 3:47 PM UTC-11
Depth3.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.538°, -160.504°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.54°, -160.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
3.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5380°N
-160.5040°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jwyqaw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
232.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-20 22:50:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jwyqaw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 20, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 88 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jwyqaw/