Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
63 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
M2.6 Earthquake near 63 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
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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
ID
45a02ee218b84ff4d767ac8085ebe96d36257680
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
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
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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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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