2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 51 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska — April 23, 2026

2026-04-23 22:34:59 UTC (2026-04-23) · approx. 11:34 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time22:34 UTC≈ 11:34 AM UTC-11
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.073°, -159.831°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.07°, -159.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.0731°N
-159.8309°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000ssgi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
227.0°
Min Station Distance
0.996°
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 04:52:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ssgi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 23, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 51 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska — April 23, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ssgi/