2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 101 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — August 5, 2026

2026-08-05 03:56:30 UTC (2026-08-05) · approx. 4:56 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time03:56 UTC≈ 4:56 PM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.433°, -160.670°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.43°, -160.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4333°N
-160.6698°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tj1w
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
246.0°
Min Station Distance
0.997°
RMS Residual
0.67 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-22 02:01:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tj1w). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 5, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 101 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tj1w/