2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 256 km W of Adak, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 12:07:40 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 12:07 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time12:07 UTC≈ 12:07 AM UTC+12
Depth6.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.926°, 179.634°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.93°, 179.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
6.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9260°N
179.6340°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nyyois
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
118.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 21:39:23 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nyyois). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 256 km W of Adak, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nyyois/