2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 96 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — July 15, 2026

2026-07-15 00:54:45 UTC (7 hours ago) · approx. 1:54 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time00:54 UTC≈ 1:54 PM UTC-11
Depth2.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.473°, -160.439°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.47°, -160.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
2.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4730°N
-160.4390°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nwgcht
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
277.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-15 07:30:19 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nwgcht). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 15, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 96 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — July 15, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nwgcht/