M5.00 Earthquake – 81 km S of Sand Point, Alaska
20 October 2026, 10:40 UTC · 56 min ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck 81 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on 20 October 2026, 10:40 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage. A tsunami evaluation was issued for this event — check official sources for current advice.
- Magnitude
- 5.00 (mwr)
- Location
- 81 km S of Sand Point, Alaska
- Date & time
- 20 October 2026, 10:40 UTC
- Coordinates
- 54.6088, -160.3291
- Depth
- 35.00 km
- Felt reports
- 2 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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