2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 237 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — August 8, 2024

2024-08-08 16:50:56 UTC (2024-08-08) · approx. 4:50 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time16:50 UTC≈ 4:50 AM UTC-12
Depth17.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates49.812°, -177.500°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 49.81°, -177.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
17.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
49.8115°N
-177.4998°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000nsx4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
310.0°
Min Station Distance
1.934°
RMS Residual
0.46 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-24 17:58:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nsx4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 8, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 237 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — August 8, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nsx4/