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USGSSeptember 22, 2026

M3.1 earthquake, 85 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded 85 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,290th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M3.1

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
85 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
3.1 (local magnitude)
Depth
10.3 km
Time
2026-09-22 16:56:07 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
54.593, -160.187
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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