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M2.7 Depth: 1.7 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 160 km SW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-21 19:06:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near 160 km SW of Adak, Alaska on March 21, 2026 at 19:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 19:06:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
50.85500, -178.26400

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 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

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