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M2.5 Depth: 50.7 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 79 km SW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-20 03:21:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 03:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 79 km SW of Adak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
50.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 03:21:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.36900, -177.44100
Temperature
2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50.7 km
Shallow
50.7 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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