2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 227 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 3, 2026

2026-08-03 21:47:43 UTC (7 hours ago) · approx. 9:47 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:47 UTC≈ 9:47 AM UTC-12
Depth78.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.511°, -179.866°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.51°, -179.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
78.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.5110°N
-179.8660°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pgyhbv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
170.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-04 04:56:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pgyhbv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 3, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 227 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 3, 2026. Retrieved August 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pgyhbv/