NOAA NTWC

Tsunami situation after M5.0: 45 miles SE of Sand Point, Alaska

Information

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Key facts

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth · NOAA NTWC
51.0 km
Event time
Oct 20, 2026, 10:40 AM UTC
First bulletin
Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
Latest bulletin
Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
Bulletins
1
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Area reported by source

45 miles SE of Sand Point, Alaska

  1. Information NOAA NTWC

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    Original authority text

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    This is a Tsunami Information Statement.

    This is a Tsunami Information Statement. - Event details: Preliminary magnitude 5.0 (Ml) earthquake / Lat: 54.634, Lon: -160.218 at 2026-10-20T10:40:41 UTC An information statement indicates that an earthquake has occurred, but does not pose a tsunami threat, or that a tsunami warning, advisory, or watch has been issued for another section of the ocean.

    There is NO tsunami danger from this earthquake. This will be the only U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center message issued for this event unless additional information becomes available. The location and magnitude are based on preliminary information. Further information will be issued by the United States Geological Survey (earthquake.usgs.gov) or the appropriate regional seismic network.

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