M5.0 earthquake: Sand Point, Alaska
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Sand Point, Alaska on October 20, 2026. It was recorded at 10:40 AM UTC at a depth of 51 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
ml · Moderate
Depth
51 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
10:40:41 AM
October 20, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 261 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.6 earthquake on October 19, 2020.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 20, 2026 earthquake near Sand Point, Alaska?
The earthquake occurred near Sand Point, Alaska at 54.634° N, 160.218° W, at a depth of 51 km.
How strong was the earthquake near Sand Point, Alaska?
USGS reported a magnitude of ml 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Sand Point, Alaska?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.