2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 73 km SE of Adak, Alaska — August 17, 2026

2026-08-17 22:01:56 UTC (2026-08-17) · approx. 10:01 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:01 UTC≈ 10:01 AM UTC-12
Depth32.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.334°, -176.031°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.33°, -176.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
32.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3340°N
-176.0310°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qgvbtf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
226.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 22:25:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qgvbtf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 17, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 73 km SE of Adak, Alaska — August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qgvbtf/