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M5.1 earthquake - 40 km E of Adak, Alaska

Name: M5.1 earthquake - 40 km E of Adak, Alaska
Start: 2026-02-01T12:43:08.296+00:00
Location: 40 km E of Adak, Alaska

257 d ago · 1 Feb 2026, 12:43 UTC 40 km E of Adak, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 40 km E of Adak, Alaska on 1 Feb 2026, 12:43 UTC at a depth of 62 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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