2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 247 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — October 27, 2026

2026-10-27 21:17:25 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 9:17 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:17 UTC≈ 9:17 AM UTC-12
Depth18.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.109°, -179.979°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.11°, -179.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
18.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1090°N
-179.9790°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026vhxdns
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
233.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-30 23:41:31 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026vhxdns). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 27, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 247 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — October 27, 2026. Retrieved October 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026vhxdns/