M4.8 earthquake — 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on Aug 11, 2026 at 08:49 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 37 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 36.8 km |
| Coordinates | 54.524, -160.033 |
| Time | Aug 11, 08:49 UTC |
| Location | 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjwh |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 6 km | Aug 27, 04:49 UTC | 89 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 8 km | Aug 29, 07:46 UTC | 91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 14 km | Aug 29, 13:48 UTC | 81 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 18 km | Aug 30, 09:47 UTC | 103 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 45 km | Aug 29, 17:10 UTC | 58 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 53 km | Sep 1, 12:29 UTC | 64 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.