Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M5.0 earthquake 81 km S of Sand Point, Alaska

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 81 km S of Sand Point, Alaska at Oct 20, 2026, 10:40 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude	5.0 mwr
Time	Oct 20, 2026, 10:40 UTC
Depth	35.0 km
Coordinates	54.609, -160.329
Felt reports	4
Tsunami flag	Tsunami information issued. Follow official guidance.
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
4.2	99 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska	45 km / 28 mi	depth 37 km	Oct 23, 06:44 UTC
3.2	44 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska	58 km / 36 mi	depth 27 km	Oct 23, 02:49 UTC
3.1	88 km S of Sand Point, Alaska	6 km / 4 mi	depth 3 km	Oct 21, 14:55 UTC
2.9	87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska	6 km / 4 mi	depth 6 km	Oct 21, 10:53 UTC
2.9	92 km S of Sand Point, Alaska	11 km / 7 mi	depth 8 km	Oct 21, 02:07 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.