2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 139 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 23, 2026

2026-05-23 13:36:12 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 1:36 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time13:36 UTC≈ 1:36 AM UTC-12
Depth16.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.101°, -178.221°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.10°, -178.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
16.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1010°N
-178.2210°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026kdiilw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-27 01:39:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026kdiilw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 23, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 139 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 23, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026kdiilw/