M2.5 earthquake — 49 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 49 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska on Nov 4, 2026 at 01:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 50 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 50.2 km |
| Coordinates | 54.943, -160.859 |
| Time | Nov 4, 01:46 UTC |
| Location | 49 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026vvegpd |
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 | 64 km | Nov 3, 23:47 UTC | 91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 65 km | Oct 31, 00:04 UTC | 101 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 75 km | Nov 3, 23:48 UTC | 105 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 84 km | Nov 4, 01:34 UTC | 65 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 86 km | Nov 4, 00:02 UTC | 103 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 86 km | Oct 30, 13:29 UTC | 65 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.