2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 239 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 14:27:50 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 2:27 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time14:27 UTC≈ 2:27 AM UTC-12
Depth10.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.828°, -179.641°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.83°, -179.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
10.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.8280°N
-179.6410°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qcnwxu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
245.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 06:21:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qcnwxu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 239 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qcnwxu/