2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 172 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — September 6, 2026

2026-09-06 18:06:18 UTC (2026-09-06) · approx. 6:06 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:06 UTC≈ 6:06 AM UTC-12
Depth29.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.341°, -178.978°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.34°, -178.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
29.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3410°N
-178.9783°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tg6p
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
0.236°
RMS Residual
0.36 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-12 15:54:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tg6p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 6, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 172 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — September 6, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tg6p/