2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 72 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — April 28, 2026

2026-04-28 19:39:12 UTC (2026-04-28) · approx. 7:39 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:39 UTC≈ 7:39 AM UTC-12
Depth36.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.245°, -176.926°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.24°, -176.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
36.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2450°N
-176.9260°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iihbdb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
227.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 19:42:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iihbdb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 28, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 72 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — April 28, 2026. Retrieved May 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iihbdb/