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M2.1 Depth: 17.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 82 km SSE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-19 22:52:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2026 at 22:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 82 km SSE of Adak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
17.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 22:52:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.15900, -176.31600
Temperature
2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.3 km
Shallow
17.3 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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