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M2.4 Depth: 28.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 161 km W of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-21 15:19:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 15:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 161 km W of Adak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
28.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 15:19:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.74200, -178.97000
Temperature
0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.4 km
Shallow
28.4 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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