2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 284 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 03:54:58 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 3:54 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time03:54 UTC≈ 3:54 PM UTC+12
Depth157.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.811°, 179.242°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.81°, 179.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
157.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.8110°N
179.2420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026plcowr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
116.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 21:11:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026plcowr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 284 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026plcowr/