2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 123 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 5, 2026

2026-08-05 18:02:20 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 6:02 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:02 UTC≈ 6:02 AM UTC-12
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.396°, -178.251°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.40°, -178.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3960°N
-178.2510°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pkivft
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
203.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-08 00:19:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pkivft). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 5, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 123 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pkivft/