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M2.2 Depth: 63.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 250 km W of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-08-19 15:45:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 15:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 250 km W of Adak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 64 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
M2.2
Depth
63.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 15:45:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.57500, 179.77600
Temperature
8.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.8 km
Shallow
63.8 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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