M3.0 Earthquake 264 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — July 18, 2026
2026-07-18 18:27:05 UTC (2026-07-18) · approx. 6:27 AM UTC+12 local
On July 18, 2026 at 18:27 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 264 km WSW of Adak, Alaska, at a depth of 65.1 km and coordinates 51.2923°, 179.6637°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 71 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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179.6637°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Adak, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 264 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on July 18, 2026 at 18:27 UTC had a depth of 65.1 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tmbm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 18, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 264 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — July 18, 2026. Retrieved September 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tmbm/