2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 88 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 16, 2026
2026-05-16 12:13:31 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 12:13 AM UTC-12 local
MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time12:13 UTC≈ 12:13 AM UTC-12
Depth28.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.379°, -177.630°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
28.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3790°N
-177.6300°E
-177.6300°E
Technical Information
Event ID
aka2026jqhktc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 19:45:02 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jqhktc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 16, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 88 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jqhktc/