M2.6 earthquake — 227 km WSW of Adak, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 227 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on Aug 3, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 79 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 78.7 km |
| Coordinates | 51.511, -179.866 |
| Time | Aug 3, 21:47 UTC |
| Location | 227 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026pgyhbv |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 43 km | Aug 4, 13:01 UTC | 189 km W of Adak, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 52 km | Aug 3, 01:41 UTC | 269 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 64 km | Aug 4, 20:53 UTC | 259 km W of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 68 km | Aug 2, 19:49 UTC | 168 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 70 km | Aug 6, 03:54 UTC | 284 km W of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 75 km | Aug 5, 22:03 UTC | 289 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.