2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 191 km S of Adak, Alaska — April 21, 2026

2026-04-21 19:37:08 UTC (2026-04-21) · approx. 7:37 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:37 UTC≈ 7:37 AM UTC-12
Depth19.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.155°, -176.828°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.15°, -176.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
19.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.1546°N
-176.8283°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000ss4d
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
307.0°
Min Station Distance
1.629°
RMS Residual
0.53 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 19:43:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ss4d). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 21, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 191 km S of Adak, Alaska — April 21, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ss4d/