2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 130 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 18:50:00 UTC (2026-09-16) · approx. 6:50 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:50 UTC≈ 6:50 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.355°, -178.327°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.36°, -178.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3551°N
-178.3275°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tihm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
201.0°
Min Station Distance
0.363°
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-09 15:43:13 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tihm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 130 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — September 16, 2026. Retrieved October 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tihm/