2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 270 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 01:55:12 UTC (18 hours ago) · approx. 1:55 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time01:55 UTC≈ 1:55 PM UTC-12
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.182°, -179.399°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.18°, -179.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.1820°N
-179.3990°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qqizeb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
293.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-23 19:23:19 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qqizeb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 23, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 270 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qqizeb/