Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- USGS
104 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
M2.5 Earthquake near 104 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On February 20, 2026 at 21:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 104 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
4e5d03fec688e2993402a4c04871d5b2ed146890
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 21:01:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.45900,
-159.91500
Temperature
0.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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