2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 71 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 00:52:38 UTC (19 hours ago) · approx. 12:52 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time00:52 UTC≈ 12:52 PM UTC-12
Depth26.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.324°, -176.091°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.32°, -176.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
26.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3240°N
-176.0910°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qqgwoh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
235.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-23 19:17:07 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qqgwoh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 23, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 71 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qqgwoh/