2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 98 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — October 18, 2026

2026-10-18 01:17:33 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 2:17 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time01:17 UTC≈ 2:17 PM UTC-11
Depth4.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.465°, -160.214°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.47°, -160.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
4.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4650°N
-160.2140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026upsycz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
252.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-18 06:36:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026upsycz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 18, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 98 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — October 18, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026upsycz/