2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 79 km ESE of Adak, Alaska — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 23:53:53 UTC (2026-04-16) · approx. 11:53 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:53 UTC≈ 11:53 AM UTC-12
Depth50.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.634°, -175.556°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.63°, -175.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
50.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6340°N
-175.5560°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hmouat
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
222.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-17 00:13:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026hmouat). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 79 km ESE of Adak, Alaska — April 16, 2026. Retrieved April 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026hmouat/