2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 56 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 25, 2026

2026-08-25 22:14:07 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 11:14 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:14 UTC≈ 11:14 AM UTC-11
Depth2.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.015°, -159.804°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.02°, -159.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
2.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.0150°N
-159.8040°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qvpqyu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
239.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 04:33:16 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qvpqyu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 25, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 56 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qvpqyu/