2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 229 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 30, 2026

2026-08-30 13:36:38 UTC (2026-08-30) · approx. 1:36 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time13:36 UTC≈ 1:36 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.356°, -179.844°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.36°, -179.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3565°N
-179.8438°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000td6h
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
198.0°
Min Station Distance
0.536°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-20 13:22:35 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000td6h). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 30, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 229 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 30, 2026. Retrieved September 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000td6h/