M2.6 earthquake — 98 km S of Sand Point, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 98 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on Oct 18, 2026 at 01:17 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 4.9 km |
| Coordinates | 54.465, -160.214 |
| Time | Oct 18, 01:17 UTC |
| Location | 98 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026upsycz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 18 km | Oct 20, 10:40 UTC | 81 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 82 km | Oct 16, 18:58 UTC | 29 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 111 km | Oct 15, 06:30 UTC | 72 km S of Perryville, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 132 km | Oct 15, 11:36 UTC | 38 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 135 km | Oct 15, 10:11 UTC | 71 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 163 km | Oct 16, 02:42 UTC | 29 km SE of Perryville, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.