2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 125 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 31, 2026

2026-01-31 22:45:45 UTC (2026-01-31) · approx. 11:45 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:45 UTC≈ 11:45 AM UTC-11
Depth26.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.259°, -159.933°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.26°, -159.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
26.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.2587°N
-159.9333°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s7yt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
235.0°
Min Station Distance
1.433°
RMS Residual
0.89 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-23 20:43:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s7yt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 31, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 125 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 31, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s7yt/