3.3

M3.3 Earthquake 204 km WSW of Adak, AlaskaMay 28, 2026

2026-05-28 05:03:41 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 5:03 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM3.3(ml)
Time05:03 UTC5:03 PM UTC-12
Depth72.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.471°, -179.511°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On May 28, 2026 at 05:03 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 204 km WSW of Adak, Alaska, at a depth of 72.2 km and coordinates 51.4705°, -179.5111°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.3 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 114 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.47°, -179.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.3 ml
Depth
72.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.4705°N
-179.5111°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000sp10
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
168
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
184.0°
Min Station Distance
0.443°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-28 08:27:48 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.3 earthquake near Adak, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.3 earthquake that struck 204 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on May 28, 2026 at 05:03 UTC had a depth of 72.2 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 3.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sp10). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 28, 2026). M3.3 Earthquake 204 km WSW of Adak, AlaskaMay 28, 2026. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sp10/