Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 32.0 km
- Source
- USGS
73 km SE of Adak, Alaska
M2.2 Earthquake near 73 km SE of Adak, Alaska
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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
ID
522beb7d4d034d3c8c3b9a4066727d73b47cdef2
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 22:01:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.33400,
-176.03100
Temperature
9.8°C
Depth profile
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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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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