2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 178 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 21:21:51 UTC (2026-08-28) · approx. 9:21 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:21 UTC≈ 9:21 AM UTC-12
Depth53.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.334°, -179.068°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.33°, -179.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
53.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3339°N
-179.0677°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tcqh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
201.0°
Min Station Distance
0.271°
RMS Residual
0.39 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-14 05:08:19 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tcqh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 28, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 178 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 28, 2026. Retrieved September 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tcqh/