2.6

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

2026-04-16 23:53:53 UTC (4 days ago)

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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