2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 94 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — February 18, 2026

2026-02-18 15:46:02 UTC (2026-02-18) · approx. 4:46 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time15:46 UTC≈ 4:46 AM UTC-11
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.548°, -159.972°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.55°, -159.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5478°N
-159.9725°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rzu0
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
213.0°
Min Station Distance
1.249°
RMS Residual
0.88 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 17:54:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rzu0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 18, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 94 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — February 18, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rzu0/