2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 167 km W of Adak, Alaska — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 09:04:50 UTC (3 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.68°, -179.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
16.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6784°N
-179.0454°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sqn0
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
123.0°
Min Station Distance
0.154°
RMS Residual
0.63 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-17 07:27:04 UTC

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