2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 80 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 22:22:17 UTC (2026-08-20) · approx. 10:22 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:22 UTC≈ 10:22 AM UTC-12
Depth17.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.171°, -176.362°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.17°, -176.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
17.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1710°N
-176.3620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qmjvao
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
233.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 23:35:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qmjvao). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 80 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qmjvao/