2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 50 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — June 17, 2026

2026-06-17 15:23:06 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 4:23 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time15:23 UTC≈ 4:23 AM UTC-11
Depth12.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.891°, -160.366°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.89°, -160.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
12.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.8910°N
-160.3660°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026lxqlgs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
38
Azimuthal Gap
186.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-18 22:15:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026lxqlgs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 17, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 50 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026lxqlgs/