2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 71 km SE of Adak, Alaska — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 20:50:17 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 8:50 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time20:50 UTC≈ 8:50 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.357°, -176.028°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.36°, -176.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3571°N
-176.0276°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sgpg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
219.0°
Min Station Distance
0.558°
RMS Residual
0.43 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 19:16:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sgpg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 16, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 71 km SE of Adak, Alaska — March 16, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sgpg/