2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 70 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 00:51:42 UTC (50 min ago) · approx. 12:51 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time00:51 UTC≈ 12:51 PM UTC-12
Depth19.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.311°, -176.176°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.31°, -176.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
19.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3110°N
-176.1760°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nycafs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
241.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 01:04:25 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nycafs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 70 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nycafs/