2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 125 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 22, 2026

2026-08-22 11:39:55 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 11:39 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time11:39 UTC≈ 11:39 PM UTC-12
Depth27.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.221°, -178.106°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.22°, -178.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
27.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2210°N
-178.1060°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qpglhf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
210.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 18:13:14 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qpglhf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 22, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 125 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 22, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qpglhf/