M2.7 earthquake — 97 km S of Sand Point, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 97 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on Nov 6, 2026 at 01:34 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 8 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 8.4 km |
| Coordinates | 54.469, -160.333 |
| Time | Nov 6, 01:34 UTC |
| Location | 97 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026vyvwto |
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 | 10 km | Nov 6, 18:05 UTC | 95 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 115 km | Nov 6, 04:53 UTC | 64 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 141 km | Nov 6, 00:20 UTC | 99 km SE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 166 km | Nov 6, 05:31 UTC | 94 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 172 km | Nov 6, 10:19 UTC | 100 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 180 km | Nov 6, 20:30 UTC | 123 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.