2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 37 km ESE of Adak, Alaska — August 24, 2026

2026-08-24 22:44:30 UTC (2026-08-24) · approx. 10:44 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:44 UTC≈ 10:44 AM UTC-12
Depth68.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.690°, -176.186°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.69°, -176.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
68.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6900°N
-176.1860°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qtuqrd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
208.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-26 05:11:08 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qtuqrd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 24, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 37 km ESE of Adak, Alaska — August 24, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qtuqrd/