M5.1 earthquake — 90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska
A moderate magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on Oct 20, 2026 at 10:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M5.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 54.535, -160.250 |
| Time | Oct 20, 10:40 UTC |
| Location | 90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3lf |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 | 9 km | Nov 6, 01:34 UTC | 97 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 17 km | Nov 6, 18:05 UTC | 95 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 106 km | Nov 6, 04:53 UTC | 64 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 148 km | Nov 6, 00:20 UTC | 99 km SE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 173 km | Nov 6, 05:31 UTC | 94 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 179 km | Nov 6, 10:19 UTC | 100 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.