2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 82 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — April 17, 2026

2026-04-17 00:26:12 UTC (2 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.16°, -176.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
25.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1650°N
-176.2900°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hmpvws
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
287.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-17 20:07:38 UTC

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