2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 81 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — March 20, 2026

2026-03-20 23:16:26 UTC (2026-03-20) · approx. 11:16 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:16 UTC≈ 11:16 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.258°, -177.259°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.26°, -177.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2581°N
-177.2593°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000shzr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
225.0°
Min Station Distance
0.504°
RMS Residual
0.35 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-04 18:37:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000shzr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 20, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 81 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — March 20, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000shzr/