2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 89 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 04:49:51 UTC (16 hours ago) · approx. 5:49 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time04:49 UTC≈ 5:49 PM UTC-11
Depth5.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.559°, -160.113°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.56°, -160.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5590°N
-160.1130°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qxywqw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
251.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 19:50:39 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qxywqw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 27, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 89 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qxywqw/