2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 173 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 09:26:32 UTC (11 hours ago) · approx. 9:26 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time09:26 UTC≈ 9:26 PM UTC-12
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.995°, -178.702°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.99°, -178.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.9950°N
-178.7020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026raedbm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
230.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 19:38:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026raedbm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 28, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 173 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026raedbm/