2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 168 km S of Adak, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 04:26:59 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 4:26 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time04:26 UTC≈ 4:26 PM UTC-12
Depth15.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.378°, -176.224°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.38°, -176.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
15.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.3780°N
-176.2240°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qhhxol
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
288.0°
Min Station Distance
1.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 08:54:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qhhxol). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 168 km S of Adak, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qhhxol/