2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 291 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 26, 2026

2026-08-26 04:55:35 UTC (2026-08-26) · approx. 4:55 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time04:55 UTC≈ 4:55 PM UTC+12
Depth15.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.632°, 179.168°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.63°, 179.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
15.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6318°N
179.1683°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tc5m
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
146.0°
Min Station Distance
0.267°
RMS Residual
0.53 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-11 04:04:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tc5m). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 26, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 291 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 26, 2026. Retrieved September 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tc5m/