2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 199 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 30, 2026

2026-08-30 17:22:56 UTC (2026-08-30) · approx. 5:22 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:22 UTC≈ 5:22 AM UTC-12
Depth12.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.586°, -179.486°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.59°, -179.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
12.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5860°N
-179.4860°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000td7m
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
160.0°
Min Station Distance
0.421°
RMS Residual
0.55 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-04 17:29:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000td7m). 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 199 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 30, 2026. Retrieved September 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000td7m/