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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 94 km SSE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-07-24 01:03:16 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near 94 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on Jul 24, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near 94 km SSE of Adak, Alaska · 2026-07-24 01:03:16 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near 94 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on July 24, 2026 at 01:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 01:03:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.10150, -176.06520
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Ground shaking

III
Weak · Intensity (MMI) III
Felt by a few, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Pacific · about 48 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Moffett
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'196 m ·Last eruption: -1600 ·United States
  • Great Sitkin WATCH · ORANGE
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'740 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Kanaga
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'307 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States
  • Kasatochi
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 314 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States
  • Bobrof
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 738 m ·United States
  • Koniuji
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 273 m ·Last eruption: -1150 ·United States

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.2.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.010.0 km0.0 km
USGSM5.010.0 km0.0 km
GFZM5.210.0 km37.9 km
SERBIA_RSZM5.010.0 km62.2 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#36
Earlier events M≥4103
Earlier events M≥546
Compared since2025-01-02

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-03-21 14:53:41 UTC6.0 km88 km SSE of Adak, Alaska M6.22025-03-21 14:53:43 UTC28.1 kmAndreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.82025-11-23 08:21:45 UTC70.9 km65 km SSW of Adak, Alaska M5.82025-11-23 08:21:44 UTC64.2 kmAndreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States] M5.72025-09-21 09:30:33 UTC136.0 kmAndreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States]

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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