2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 176 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 14, 2026

2026-08-14 06:02:40 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 6:02 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time06:02 UTC≈ 6:02 PM UTC-12
Depth20.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.092°, -178.848°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.09°, -178.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
20.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0920°N
-178.8480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qabaix
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
222.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-16 05:43:13 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qabaix). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 14, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 176 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qabaix/