2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 66 km SE of Adak, Alaska — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 20:35:09 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 8:35 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:35 UTC≈ 8:35 AM UTC-12
Depth28.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.377°, -176.091°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.38°, -176.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
28.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3770°N
-176.0910°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qruhyn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
235.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 23:29:07 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qruhyn). 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 66 km SE of Adak, Alaska — August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qruhyn/