M2.8 earthquake — 198 km S of Sand Point, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 198 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on Oct 12, 2026 at 17:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 12 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 11.9 km |
| Coordinates | 53.573, -160.081 |
| Time | Oct 12, 17:17 UTC |
| Location | 198 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026ufwwcc |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.5 | 99 km | Oct 12, 13:05 UTC | 105 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 130 km | Oct 9, 22:39 UTC | 98 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 159 km | Oct 14, 04:50 UTC | 38 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 164 km | Oct 8, 20:17 UTC | 124 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 181 km | Oct 9, 22:23 UTC | 87 km SE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 209 km | Oct 12, 15:31 UTC | 57 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.