2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 102 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 11:00:30 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 11:00 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time11:00 UTC≈ 11:00 PM UTC-12
Depth52.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.364°, -177.872°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.36°, -177.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
52.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3640°N
-177.8720°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qhvavz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
203.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 18:06:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qhvavz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 102 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qhvavz/