2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 82 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 19:46:24 UTC (2026-05-18) · approx. 7:46 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:46 UTC≈ 7:46 AM UTC-12
Depth22.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.179°, -177.066°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.18°, -177.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
22.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1790°N
-177.0660°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026juooof
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
249.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 22:35:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026juooof). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 82 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026juooof/