M2.6 earthquake — 71 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 71 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on Sep 5, 2026 at 13:23 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 19 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 19.3 km |
| Coordinates | 51.268, -176.308 |
| Time | Sep 5, 13:23 UTC |
| Location | 71 km SSE of Adak, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rpgfdk |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 17 km | Sep 5, 19:16 UTC | 88 km SSE of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 20 km | Sep 5, 22:09 UTC | 57 km S of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 53 km | Sep 6, 14:39 UTC | 92 km SE of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 55 km | Sep 6, 03:25 UTC | 119 km SE of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 75 km | Sep 6, 01:06 UTC | 67 km SW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 79 km | Sep 6, 11:09 UTC | 93 km SW 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.