2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 92 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — October 21, 2026

2026-10-21 02:07:07 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 3:07 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time02:07 UTC≈ 3:07 PM UTC-11
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.510°, -160.371°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.51°, -160.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5100°N
-160.3710°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026uviqsz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-23 19:18:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026uviqsz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 21, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 92 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026uviqsz/