Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 25.6 km
- Source
- USGS
102 km SE of Adak, Alaska
M2.3 Earthquake near 102 km SE of Adak, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 102 km SE of Adak, Alaska on March 19, 2025 at 09:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
28f272774d4a7e5a6ffb68b3c9c76f391f71e133
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
25.6 km
UTC time
2025-03-19 09:05:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.14100,
-175.74430
Depth profile
Shallow
25.6 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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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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