Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 17.2 km
- Source
- USGS
90 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
M2.7 Earthquake near 90 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near 90 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on March 20, 2025 at 07:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
cd503e927b715b134238ab3e3ca73e83789404f6
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
17.2 km
UTC time
2025-03-20 07:35:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.13440,
-176.08240
Depth profile
Shallow
17.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
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No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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