2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 74 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 00:09:46 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 12:09 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time00:09 UTC≈ 12:09 PM UTC-12
Depth14.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.267°, -176.180°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.27°, -176.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
14.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2670°N
-176.1800°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qblgxp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
238.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-16 05:08:41 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qblgxp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 74 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qblgxp/