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M2.0 Earthquake 17 km NNE of Sand Point, Alaska — February 16, 2026

2026-02-16 22:23:51 UTC (2026-02-16) · approx. 11:23 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time22:23 UTC≈ 11:23 AM UTC-11
Depth50.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.490°, -160.420°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.49°, -160.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
50.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.4899°N
-160.4198°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s9m5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
196.0°
Min Station Distance
0.757°
RMS Residual
0.79 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 17:53:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s9m5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 16, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 17 km NNE of Sand Point, Alaska — February 16, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s9m5/