2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 154 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 23, 2026

2026-05-23 21:54:49 UTC (2026-05-23) · approx. 9:54 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:54 UTC≈ 9:54 AM UTC-12
Depth29.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.173°, -178.561°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.17°, -178.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
29.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1735°N
-178.5613°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000snx8
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
210.0°
Min Station Distance
0.412°
RMS Residual
1.04 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-05 15:58:52 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000snx8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 23, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 154 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 23, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000snx8/