M3.0 earthquake — 55 km E of Sand Point, Alaska
An magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 55 km E of Sand Point, Alaska on Aug 3, 2026 at 16:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 5 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 | M3.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 55.384, -159.624 |
| Time | Aug 3, 16:07 UTC |
| Location | 55 km E of Sand Point, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026pgmymz |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 64 km | Jul 30, 20:32 UTC | 23 km W of Ivanof Bay, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 67 km | Jul 28, 20:54 UTC | 28 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 75 km | Jul 30, 00:01 UTC | 116 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 79 km | Jul 29, 21:13 UTC | 73 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 97 km | Jul 30, 04:56 UTC | 48 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 102 km | Aug 3, 20:32 UTC | 111 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.