2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 74 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 04:30:46 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 5:30 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time04:30 UTC≈ 5:30 PM UTC-11
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.695°, -160.140°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.70°, -160.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.6950°N
-160.1400°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pldufy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
238.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 21:27:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pldufy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 74 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pldufy/