2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — March 20, 2026

2026-03-20 19:17:19 UTC (2026-03-20) · approx. 8:17 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time19:17 UTC≈ 8:17 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.501°, -160.169°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.50°, -160.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5005°N
-160.1691°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000shxk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
222.0°
Min Station Distance
1.177°
RMS Residual
0.83 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-04 18:37:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000shxk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 20, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — March 20, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000shxk/