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M2.5 Depth: 11.2 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 239 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-08-13 19:09:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 239 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on August 13, 2026 at 19:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 19:09:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
50.97700, -179.76000
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 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

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