2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 124 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 23, 2026

2026-05-23 20:47:22 UTC (2026-05-23) · approx. 8:47 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:47 UTC≈ 8:47 AM UTC-12
Depth29.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.279°, -178.154°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.28°, -178.15°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
29.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2790°N
-178.1540°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026kdwsgm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-27 18:46:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026kdwsgm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 23, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 124 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 23, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026kdwsgm/