2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 52 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — August 26, 2026

2026-08-26 23:46:37 UTC (2026-08-26) · approx. 11:46 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:46 UTC≈ 11:46 AM UTC-12
Depth27.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.433°, -176.359°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.43°, -176.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
27.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4330°N
-176.3590°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qxotre
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
230.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-01 19:09:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qxotre). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 26, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 52 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — August 26, 2026. Retrieved September 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qxotre/