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M2.0 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 63 km S of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-06-17 21:02:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 63 km S of Adak, Alaska on June 17, 2026 at 21:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 21:02:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.30300, -176.52900
Temperature
5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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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