2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 72 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 19:39:50 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 7:39 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:39 UTC≈ 7:39 AM UTC-12
Depth17.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.306°, -176.120°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.31°, -176.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
17.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3060°N
-176.1200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nznqjw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
245.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 19:44:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nznqjw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 72 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nznqjw/