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M1.8 Depth: 26.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 85 km SW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-19 19:07:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2026 at 19:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 85 km SW of Adak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
26.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 19:07:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.34800, -177.53300
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.6 km
Shallow
26.6 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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