3.2

M3.2 Earthquake 156 km SW of Adak, AlaskaJuly 19, 2026

2026-07-19 01:40:17 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 1:40 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM3.2(ml)
Time01:40 UTC1:40 PM UTC-12
Depth12.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.085°, -178.499°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 19, 2026 at 01:40 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 156 km SW of Adak, Alaska, at a depth of 12.9 km and coordinates 51.0850°, -178.4990°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 97 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.09°, -178.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 ml
Depth
12.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0850°N
-178.4990°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026odrrxb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
158
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-19 19:33:55 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Adak, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 156 km SW of Adak, Alaska on July 19, 2026 at 01:40 UTC had a depth of 12.9 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026odrrxb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 19, 2026). M3.2 Earthquake 156 km SW of Adak, AlaskaJuly 19, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026odrrxb/