2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 132 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 22, 2026

2026-08-22 19:28:43 UTC (2026-08-22) · approx. 7:28 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:28 UTC≈ 7:28 AM UTC-12
Depth21.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.042°, -178.006°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.04°, -178.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
21.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0420°N
-178.0060°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qpwbul
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
229.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 21:05:29 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qpwbul). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 22, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 132 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 22, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qpwbul/