2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 242 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — September 5, 2026

2026-09-05 11:32:16 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 11:32 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time11:32 UTC≈ 11:32 PM UTC-12
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.013°, -179.835°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.01°, -179.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0130°N
-179.8350°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rpcmgg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-08 07:11:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rpcmgg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 5, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 242 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — September 5, 2026. Retrieved September 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rpcmgg/