Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 27.8 km
- Source
- USGS
128 km SW of Adak, Alaska
M2.5 Earthquake near 128 km SW of Adak, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 128 km SW of Adak, Alaska on October 6, 2026 at 18:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
013e402fa0b52be06923a443037b25dd115068b1
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
27.8 km
UTC time
2026-10-06 18:17:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.06200,
-177.94800
Temperature
7.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
27.8 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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