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M2.7 Depth: 19.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 74 km SE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-16 20:50:17 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 20:50:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.32000, -176.02900

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.1 km
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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