2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 85 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 19:04:43 UTC (2026-08-15) · approx. 7:04 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:04 UTC≈ 7:04 AM UTC-12
Depth15.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.144°, -176.230°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.14°, -176.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
15.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1440°N
-176.2300°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qcxdau
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
290.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 06:50:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qcxdau). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 85 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qcxdau/