2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 167 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 2, 2026

2026-08-02 19:49:58 UTC (2026-08-02) · approx. 7:49 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:49 UTC≈ 7:49 AM UTC-12
Depth28.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.338°, -178.899°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.34°, -178.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
28.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3381°N
-178.8989°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tivk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
205.0°
Min Station Distance
0.222°
RMS Residual
0.55 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-14 15:28:15 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tivk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 2, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 167 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 2, 2026. Retrieved August 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tivk/