2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 07:46:40 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 8:46 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time07:46 UTC≈ 8:46 PM UTC-11
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.576°, -159.952°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.58°, -159.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5760°N
-159.9520°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rbwvcw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
258.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 18:48:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rbwvcw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 29, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 29, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rbwvcw/