2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 73 km SE of Adak, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 22:34:49 UTC (2026-08-18) · approx. 10:34 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:34 UTC≈ 10:34 AM UTC-12
Depth18.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.344°, -175.992°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.34°, -175.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
18.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3440°N
-175.9920°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qisewj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 06:29:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qisewj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 73 km SE of Adak, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qisewj/