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M2.6 Depth: 83.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 161 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-26 21:56:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 161 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on May 26, 2026 at 21:56 UTC. At around 84 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
83.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 21:56:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.59200, -178.92900
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83.8 km
Intermediate
83.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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