2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 87 km SE of Adak, Alaska — April 22, 2026

2026-04-22 01:17:15 UTC (21 hours ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.32°, -175.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
15.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3200°N
-175.7470°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hvwehk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
243.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-22 18:12:21 UTC

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