2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 224 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 17:59:02 UTC (12 hours ago) · approx. 5:59 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:59 UTC≈ 5:59 AM UTC-12
Depth14.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.107°, -179.628°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.11°, -179.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
14.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1070°N
-179.6280°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qiiztv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 05:56:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qiiztv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 224 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qiiztv/