2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 138 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — February 21, 2026

2026-02-21 18:51:20 UTC (2026-02-21) · approx. 7:51 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:51 UTC≈ 7:51 AM UTC-11
Depth26.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.164°, -159.780°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.16°, -159.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
26.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.1641°N
-159.7796°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s3j6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
259.0°
Min Station Distance
1.563°
RMS Residual
0.34 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 17:28:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s3j6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 21, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 138 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — February 21, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s3j6/