Earthquake report · M 2.6

M2.6 earthquake 98 km S of Sand Point, Alaska

USGS · updated Oct 18, 2026, 06:36 UTC

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 17, 2026, 9:17 PM (EDT) 98 km S of Sand Point, Alaska at a depth of 5 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 54.47°, -160.21° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.6
Depth (km): 5
Local time: Oct 17, 2026, 9:17 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-18 01:17
Coordinates: 54.465, -160.214

Updates

M 2.6 - 98 km S of Sand Point, AlaskaOct 18, 2026, 06:36 UTC

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