2.8

Earthquake Details: 176 km WSW of Adak, Alaska, United States

8/14/2026, 6:02:40 AM

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near 176 km WSW of Adak, Alaska, United States on 8/14/2026 at 6:02:40 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 20.5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake

Technical Details

Depth20.5 km
Significance121
Latitude51.0920
Longitude-178.8480
Event IDaka2026qabaix
Magnitude2.8
Updated:8/16/2026, 5:43:13 AM

External Resources

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Time & depth

Local time
8/14/2026, 6:02:40 AM
UTC
8/14/2026, 6:02:40 AM UTC
20.5 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

Nearby event sequence · 12
M2.951 km ESE of Atka, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.875 km SE of Atka, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM3.4215 km WSW of Adak, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.9184 km W of Adak, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM3.791 km SE of Atka, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.937 km SSW of Atka, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.7197 km WSW of Adak, Alaska, United StatesAfterM3.2200 km W of Adak, Alaska, United StatesAfterM2.742 km S of Adak, Alaska, United StatesAfterM2.7107 km SSE of Atka, Alaska, United StatesAfterM3.1153 km S of Atka, Alaska, United StatesAfterM2.674 km SSE of Adak, Alaska, United StatesAfter

Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 16, 2026, 05:43 AM UTC. Data sources: USGS / EMSC / JMA / Geoscience Australia / GeoNet.