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M2.0 Depth: 36.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 135 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-17 02:35:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 135 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on March 17, 2026 at 02:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
36.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 02:35:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.25900, -178.32600
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.6 km
Shallow
36.6 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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