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M2.1 Depth: 19.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 76 km SSE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-03-22 11:39:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 76 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on March 22, 2025 at 11:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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
M2.1
Depth
19.5 km
UTC time
2025-03-22 11:39:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.26610, -176.11660

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.5 km
Shallow
19.5 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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