2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 119 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 26, 2026

2026-08-26 17:14:04 UTC (14 hours ago) · approx. 5:14 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:14 UTC≈ 5:14 AM UTC-12
Depth27.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.205°, -177.980°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.20°, -177.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
27.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2050°N
-177.9800°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qxbrhp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
211.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 06:52:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qxbrhp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 26, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 119 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 26, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qxbrhp/