2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 29 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska — October 16, 2026

2026-10-16 18:58:37 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 7:58 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time18:58 UTC≈ 7:58 AM UTC-11
Depth72.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates55.129°, -160.783°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.13°, -160.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
72.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
55.1290°N
-160.7830°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026unkgqx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-21 05:40:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026unkgqx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 16, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 29 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska — October 16, 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026unkgqx/