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M1.7 Depth: 18.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 40 km SSW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-20 06:42:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 40 km SSW of Adak, Alaska on March 20, 2026 at 06:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
18.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 06:42:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.54300, -176.88000
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.7 km
Shallow
18.7 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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