2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 226 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 3, 2026

2026-08-03 21:47:43 UTC (2026-08-03) · approx. 9:47 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:47 UTC≈ 9:47 AM UTC-12
Depth77.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.533°, -179.870°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.53°, -179.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
77.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.5331°N
-179.8704°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000thxu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
165.0°
Min Station Distance
0.465°
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-14 01:45:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000thxu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 3, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 226 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 3, 2026. Retrieved August 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000thxu/