2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 197 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — October 12, 2026

2026-10-12 01:30:24 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 1:30 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time01:30 UTC≈ 1:30 PM UTC-12
Depth25.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.028°, -179.133°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.03°, -179.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
25.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0280°N
-179.1330°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026uerfuq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
233.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-12 09:08:10 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026uerfuq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 197 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — October 12, 2026. Retrieved October 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026uerfuq/