2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 68 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — April 9, 2026

2026-04-09 18:59:32 UTC (2026-04-09) · approx. 6:59 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time18:59 UTC≈ 6:59 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.286°, -176.908°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.29°, -176.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2859°N
-176.9084°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sp85
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.518°
RMS Residual
0.46 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-24 16:34:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sp85). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 9, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 68 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — April 9, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sp85/