2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 296 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — March 29, 2026

2026-03-29 14:59:30 UTC (2026-03-29) · approx. 2:59 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time14:59 UTC≈ 2:59 AM UTC+12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.056°, 179.303°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.06°, 179.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0557°N
179.3026°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s8xv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
260.0°
Min Station Distance
0.323°
RMS Residual
1.06 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 20:12:15 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s8xv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 29, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 296 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — March 29, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s8xv/