2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 244 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 13:03:13 UTC (17 hours ago) · approx. 1:03 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time13:03 UTC≈ 1:03 AM UTC-12
Depth10.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.986°, -179.857°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.99°, -179.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.9860°N
-179.8570°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qhzdez
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 05:23:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qhzdez). 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 244 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qhzdez/