2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 198 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 18:30:58 UTC (2026-08-08) · approx. 6:30 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:30 UTC≈ 6:30 AM UTC-12
Depth16.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.274°, -179.338°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.27°, -179.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
16.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2740°N
-179.3380°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ppxvtp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
206.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-10 18:55:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ppxvtp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 198 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ppxvtp/