2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 114 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — February 20, 2026

2026-02-20 21:01:06 UTC (2026-02-20) · approx. 10:01 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:01 UTC≈ 10:01 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.372°, -159.899°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.37°, -159.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.3716°N
-159.8992°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000saj9
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
1.380°
RMS Residual
0.41 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 17:28:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000saj9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 20, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 114 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — February 20, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000saj9/