Earthquake report · M 2.5

M2.5 earthquake 69 km SSW of Adak, Alaska

USGS · updated Oct 21, 2026, 18:11 UTC

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded on Oct 16, 2026, 4:40 PM (EDT) 69 km SSW of Adak, Alaska at a depth of 29 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 51.28°, -176.96° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.5
Depth (km): 29
Local time: Oct 16, 2026, 4:40 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-16 20:40
Coordinates: 51.279, -176.957

Updates

M 2.5 - 69 km SSW of Adak, AlaskaOct 21, 2026, 18:11 UTC

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