2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 72 km SE of Adak, Alaska — October 21, 2026

2026-10-21 21:38:41 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 9:38 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:38 UTC≈ 9:38 AM UTC-12
Depth22.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.399°, -175.913°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.40°, -175.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
22.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3990°N
-175.9130°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026uwvspl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-26 21:14:28 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026uwvspl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 21, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 72 km SE of Adak, Alaska — October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026uwvspl/