M1.8 Depth: 188.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Adak, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 21:06:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Adak, Alaska (United States) on June 17, 2026 at 21:06 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 189 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
188.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 21:06:45 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Adak
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.94500, -176.59000
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 188.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 188.7 km
Intermediate
188.7 km
188.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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