2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 137 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 7, 2026

2026-08-07 00:42:07 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 12:42 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time00:42 UTC≈ 12:42 PM UTC-12
Depth3.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.992°, -178.010°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.99°, -178.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
3.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.9920°N
-178.0100°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pmseku
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
222.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-10 15:09:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pmseku). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 7, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 137 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 7, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pmseku/