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M2.6 Depth: 11.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 117 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 06:44:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 117 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on April 6, 2026 at 06:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 06:44:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.35400, -178.10300
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 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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