2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 56 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska — February 26, 2026

2026-02-26 20:04:09 UTC (2026-02-26) · approx. 9:04 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:04 UTC≈ 9:04 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.186°, -159.651°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.19°, -159.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.1864°N
-159.6511°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s2dx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
200.0°
Min Station Distance
0.863°
RMS Residual
0.55 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-17 16:06:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s2dx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 26, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 56 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska — February 26, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s2dx/