2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 239 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 15:26:32 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 3:26 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time15:26 UTC≈ 3:26 AM UTC-12
Depth13.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.045°, -179.818°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.05°, -179.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
13.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0450°N
-179.8180°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rcmdug
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
236.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 23:59:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rcmdug). 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 239 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 29, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rcmdug/