2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 161 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 18, 2024

2024-08-18 19:15:08 UTC (2024-08-18) · approx. 7:15 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:15 UTC≈ 7:15 AM UTC-12
Depth95.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.636°, -178.939°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.64°, -178.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
95.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.6360°N
-178.9385°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000n81r
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
120.0°
Min Station Distance
0.114°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-26 15:49:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000n81r). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 18, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 161 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 18, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000n81r/