M3.2 Earthquake 234 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 30, 2026
2026-08-30 13:36:37 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 1:36 AM UTC-12 local
On August 30, 2026 at 13:36 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 234 km WSW of Adak, Alaska, at a depth of 28.6 km and coordinates 51.3100°, -179.8930°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 97 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-179.8930°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Adak, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 234 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on August 30, 2026 at 13:36 UTC had a depth of 28.6 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026reeebq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 30, 2026). M3.2 Earthquake 234 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 30, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026reeebq/