2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 205 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — October 12, 2026

2026-10-12 17:17:53 UTC (6 days ago) · approx. 6:17 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:17 UTC≈ 6:17 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.505°, -160.066°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.50°, -160.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5047°N
-160.0658°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000u23x
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
265.0°
Min Station Distance
1.956°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-19 08:25:46 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u23x). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 205 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — October 12, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u23x/