2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 58 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 17:10:19 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 6:10 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time17:10 UTC≈ 6:10 AM UTC-11
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.922°, -159.943°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.92°, -159.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.9220°N
-159.9430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rcpptn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-01 00:11:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rcpptn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 29, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 58 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 29, 2026. Retrieved September 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rcpptn/