2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 99 km W of Adak, Alaska — April 12, 2026

2026-04-12 18:52:52 UTC (2026-04-12) · approx. 6:52 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:52 UTC≈ 6:52 AM UTC-12
Depth149.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.769°, -178.070°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.77°, -178.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
149.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.7694°N
-178.0701°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sxrm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
147.0°
Min Station Distance
0.069°
RMS Residual
0.46 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 15:30:51 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sxrm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 99 km W of Adak, Alaska — April 12, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sxrm/