2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 172 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 12:32:38 UTC (2026-08-28) · approx. 12:32 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time12:32 UTC≈ 12:32 AM UTC-12
Depth33.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.091°, -178.781°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.09°, -178.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
33.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0911°N
-178.7807°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tcp0
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.463°
RMS Residual
0.57 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-22 13:58:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tcp0). 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 172 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 28, 2026. Retrieved September 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tcp0/