2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 249 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 08:06:01 UTC (2026-08-29) · approx. 8:06 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:06 UTC≈ 8:06 PM UTC+12
Depth117.1 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.800°, 179.741°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.80°, 179.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
117.1 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.7997°N
179.7413°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000td5f
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
108.0°
Min Station Distance
0.148°
RMS Residual
0.39 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-22 14:04:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000td5f). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 29, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 249 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 29, 2026. Retrieved September 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000td5f/