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M2.2 Depth: 24.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 205 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-04-18 10:12:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 205 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on April 18, 2025 at 10:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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
M2.2
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-18 10:12:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.32240, -179.45780

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 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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