2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 94 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 21, 2026

2026-08-21 09:56:26 UTC (11 hours ago) · approx. 10:56 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time09:56 UTC≈ 10:56 PM UTC-11
Depth1.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.518°, -160.128°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.52°, -160.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
1.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5180°N
-160.1280°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qngzac
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
201.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 20:07:48 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qngzac). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 21, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 94 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 21, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qngzac/