2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 111 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 22, 2026

2026-08-22 21:05:24 UTC (2026-08-22) · approx. 10:05 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time21:05 UTC≈ 10:05 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.420°, -159.807°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.42°, -159.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4198°N
-159.8073°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tn97
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
222.0°
Min Station Distance
1.398°
RMS Residual
0.53 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-03 16:09:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tn97). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 22, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 111 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 22, 2026. Retrieved November 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tn97/