3.2M Earthquake Hits South of Sand Point, Alaska

The quake struck on Sunday afternoon, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A 3.2 magnitude earthquake occurred south of the city of Sand Point, Alaska on Sunday afternoon. The quake was centered approximately 10 miles south of the city, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries resulting from the seismic event.

Why it matters

Sand Point is a remote community of around 1,000 residents located on the Aleutian Islands chain. Earthquakes are relatively common in this seismically active region, though a 3.2M quake is considered relatively minor. Residents will be monitoring for any potential aftershocks or other impacts from the tremor.

The details

The earthquake occurred at 3:45 pm local time on Sunday, February 15th. The epicenter was located about 10 miles south of Sand Point at a depth of around 25 miles below the surface. Sand Point residents reported feeling light shaking, but no major damage has been reported so far. The Alaska Earthquake Center is continuing to monitor the situation for any further seismic activity in the area.

  • The earthquake struck at 3:45 pm local time on Sunday, February 15th.

The players

Alaska Earthquake Center

The Alaska Earthquake Center is the primary agency responsible for monitoring and reporting on seismic activity in the state of Alaska.

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The takeaway

While earthquakes are common in Alaska's seismically active Aleutian Islands region, a 3.2 magnitude tremor is considered relatively minor. Sand Point residents will continue to monitor the situation for any aftershocks or other impacts, but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries from this latest quake.