A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded south of Sand Point on Alaska’s Alaska Peninsula late Tuesday night, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.
The earthquake occurred at 11:06 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time on March 10, 2026, about 60 miles south of Sand Point, according to data from the Alaska Earthquake Center.
The quake had a depth of about 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) and was classified as a small earthquake. Initial information published by the monitoring center indicated that a seismologist had not yet reviewed the event.
No reports of damage or injuries were immediately associated with the earthquake.
Earthquakes are common across the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian region due to the interaction between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate. This tectonic boundary produces frequent seismic activity as the Pacific Plate moves beneath Alaska in a process known as subduction.
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The region experiences thousands of small earthquakes each year, many of which are too weak to be felt by nearby communities.
Seismologists at the Alaska Earthquake Center continue to monitor seismic activity in the region and may review the event data for confirmation or updates in the coming days.
