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M2.2 Depth: 32.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 73 km SE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-08-17 22:01:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 22:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 73 km SE of Adak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 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
M2.2
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 22:01:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.33400, -176.03100
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 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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