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M2.6 Depth: 14.7 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 80 km S of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-22 13:02:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 13:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 80 km S of Adak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 15 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 13:02:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.15300, -176.47500
Temperature
0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 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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