Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 19.1 km
- Source
- USGS
74 km SE of Adak, Alaska
M2.7 Earthquake near 74 km SE of Adak, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On March 16, 2026 at 20:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 74 km SE of Adak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 19 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
ID
8ce0ae5792e8611a396b6784834a0d67067c5f25
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 20:50:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.32000,
-176.02900
Depth profile
Shallow
19.1 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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No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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