2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 242 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 7, 2026

2026-08-07 20:07:03 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 8:07 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time20:07 UTC≈ 8:07 AM UTC-12
Depth12.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.105°, -179.904°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.10°, -179.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
12.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1050°N
-179.9040°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pofamp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
229.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-10 17:31:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pofamp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 7, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 242 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 7, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pofamp/