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M3.7 Depth: 32.3 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 55 km S of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-19 02:01:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 55 km S of Adak, Alaska on May 19, 2026 at 02:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
32.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 02:01:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.38190, -176.75520
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.3 km
Shallow
32.3 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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