2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 242 km SW of Adak, Alaska — September 17, 2026

2026-09-17 02:36:10 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 2:36 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time02:36 UTC≈ 2:36 PM UTC-12
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.608°, -179.465°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.61°, -179.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.6080°N
-179.4650°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026skowmr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
258.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-21 16:37:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026skowmr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 17, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 242 km SW of Adak, Alaska — September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026skowmr/