2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 159 km SW of Adak, Alaska — October 27, 2026

2026-10-27 08:00:00 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 8:00 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time08:00 UTC≈ 8:00 PM UTC-12
Depth4.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.063°, -178.522°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.06°, -178.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
4.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0630°N
-178.5220°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026vgwobk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
246.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-30 06:45:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026vgwobk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 27, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 159 km SW of Adak, Alaska — October 27, 2026. Retrieved October 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026vgwobk/