M4.1 earthquake — 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on Aug 26, 2026 at 10:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 36 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 | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.6 km |
| Coordinates | 54.546, -159.999 |
| Time | Aug 26, 10:58 UTC |
| Location | 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000tby9 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 6 km | Aug 22, 21:05 UTC | 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 7 km | Aug 27, 04:49 UTC | 89 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 13 km | Aug 25, 10:35 UTC | 103 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 14 km | Aug 24, 18:10 UTC | 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 17 km | Aug 22, 22:28 UTC | 87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 50 km | Aug 22, 20:03 UTC | 140 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.