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M2.3 Depth: 43.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 79 km ESE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-09 18:49:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 9, 2026 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 79 km ESE of Adak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 44 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
M2.3
Depth
43.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-09 18:49:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.66800, -175.53200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.8 km
Shallow
43.8 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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