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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 259 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-05 12:59:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 259 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on March 5, 2026 at 12:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-05 12:59:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
50.84130, -179.98080
Temperature
-0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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