2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 71 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — September 3, 2026

2026-09-03 16:31:22 UTC (2026-09-03) · approx. 5:31 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time16:31 UTC≈ 5:31 AM UTC-11
Depth18.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.759°, -160.002°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.76°, -160.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
18.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.7590°N
-160.0020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rlukus
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
239.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 20:08:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rlukus). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 3, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 71 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rlukus/