2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 169 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 11:53:18 UTC (2026-08-28) · approx. 11:53 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time11:53 UTC≈ 11:53 PM UTC-12
Depth35.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.037°, -178.668°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.04°, -178.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
35.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0370°N
-178.6680°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rajaku
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
227.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 19:58:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rajaku). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 28, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 169 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rajaku/