2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 242 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — October 12, 2026

2026-10-12 06:36:56 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 6:36 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time06:36 UTC≈ 6:36 PM UTC-12
Depth6.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.933°, -179.780°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.93°, -179.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
6.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.9330°N
-179.7800°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ufblpd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
254.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-15 19:12:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ufblpd). 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 242 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — October 12, 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ufblpd/