2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 54 km S of Adak, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 22:39:51 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 10:39 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:39 UTC≈ 10:39 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.392°, -176.494°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.39°, -176.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3917°N
-176.4942°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tj50
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
211.0°
Min Station Distance
0.474°
RMS Residual
0.32 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-08 21:15:25 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tj50). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 54 km S of Adak, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tj50/