2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 198 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — October 12, 2026

2026-10-12 17:17:55 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:17 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:17 UTC≈ 6:17 AM UTC-11
Depth11.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.573°, -160.081°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.57°, -160.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
11.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5730°N
-160.0810°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ufwwcc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
280.0°
Min Station Distance
1.900°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-13 17:40:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ufwwcc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 12, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 198 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — October 12, 2026. Retrieved October 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ufwwcc/