M2.7 earthquake — 21 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 21 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska on Aug 1, 2026 at 14:12 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 29 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 28.6 km |
| Coordinates | 55.175, -160.309 |
| Time | Aug 1, 14:12 UTC |
| Location | 21 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026pcrbqu |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 48 km | Jul 30, 04:56 UTC | 48 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 49 km | Aug 3, 16:07 UTC | 55 km E of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 73 km | Jul 30, 03:14 UTC | 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 81 km | Jul 31, 09:58 UTC | 102 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 90 km | Jul 30, 23:05 UTC | 111 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 90 km | Aug 3, 20:32 UTC | 111 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.