2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 87 km SW of Adak, Alaska — October 6, 2026

2026-10-06 16:37:59 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 4:37 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time16:37 UTC≈ 4:37 AM UTC-12
Depth21.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.293°, -177.481°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.29°, -177.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
21.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2930°N
-177.4810°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026tutjir
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
234.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-08 17:58:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026tutjir). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 6, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 87 km SW of Adak, Alaska — October 6, 2026. Retrieved October 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026tutjir/