299 km W of Adak, Alaska

2026-03-09 14:21:22 UTC (2026-03-09)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude

3.1 ml

Depth

31.7 km

Shallow

Location

51.5622°N
179.0569°E

Technical Information

Event ID

us7000s36t

Event Type

earthquake

Status

✓ Reviewed

Significance

148

Stations Used

Azimuthal Gap

178.0°

Min Station Distance

0.239°

RMS Residual

0.60 sec

Last Updated

2026-03-18 14:01:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Shallow depth (31.7 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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