2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 62 km S of Adak, Alaska — May 24, 2026

2026-05-24 01:36:45 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 1:36 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time01:36 UTC≈ 1:36 PM UTC-12
Depth20.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.325°, -176.788°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.33°, -176.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
20.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3250°N
-176.7880°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026kegjet
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-27 21:06:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026kegjet). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 24, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 62 km S of Adak, Alaska — May 24, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026kegjet/