2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 63 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — October 16, 2026

2026-10-16 17:09:25 UTC (6 days ago) · approx. 5:09 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time17:09 UTC≈ 5:09 AM UTC-12
Depth21.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.324°, -176.376°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.32°, -176.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
21.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3240°N
-176.3760°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ungqgd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
218.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-21 05:11:19 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ungqgd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 16, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 63 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — October 16, 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ungqgd/