Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 17.3 km
- Source
- USGS
82 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
M2.1 Earthquake near 82 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
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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
ID
5916e78cc058cfdcbc7cdcf2c7ec203ed9d12d30
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
Depth profile
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
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.
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