2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 46 km S of Adak, Alaska — April 20, 2026

2026-04-20 14:42:01 UTC (2 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.45°, -176.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
38.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4540°N
-176.6680°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026htfjzm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
251.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 22:01:51 UTC

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