2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 66 km SE of Adak, Alaska — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 20:07:24 UTC (2026-09-16) · approx. 8:07 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:07 UTC≈ 8:07 AM UTC-12
Depth35.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.538°, -175.835°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.54°, -175.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
35.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5380°N
-175.8350°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026skbxng
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-19 06:11:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026skbxng). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 66 km SE of Adak, Alaska — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026skbxng/