2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 22, 2026

2026-08-22 21:05:22 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 10:05 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:05 UTC≈ 10:05 AM UTC-11
Depth5.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.570°, -159.917°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.57°, -159.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5700°N
-159.9170°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qpzhrv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
279.0°
Min Station Distance
1.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 22:14:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qpzhrv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 22, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 22, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qpzhrv/