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M2.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 63 km SSE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-03-22 10:03:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2025 at 10:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 63 km SSE of Adak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-22 10:03:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.35870, -176.23830

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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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