M4.6 earthquake — 99 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 99 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 36.9 km |
| Coordinates | 54.490, -159.997 |
| Time | Aug 11, 08:49 UTC |
| Location | 99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 3 km | Aug 11, 09:36 UTC | 98 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 20 km | Aug 5, 08:47 UTC | 115 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 21 km | Aug 6, 17:03 UTC | 90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 25 km | Aug 6, 04:30 UTC | 74 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 40 km | Aug 5, 03:56 UTC | 100 km S of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 51 km | Aug 6, 00:11 UTC | 90 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.