4.5Light
M 4.5 - 259 km WSW of Adak, Alaska
259 km WSW of Adak, Alaska
March 5, 2026 at 9:59 PM UTC
Alaska EarthquakesSeismic Data
Magnitude
M4.5
Light
Depth
10.0 km
below surface
Coordinates
50.8413ยฐN, 179.9808ยฐW
epicenter
Shakemap MMI
4.4
Modified Mercalli Intensity
About This Earthquake
This was a light earthquake registering M4.5 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 259 km WSW of Adak, Alaska at a depth of 10.0 km below the surface.
The earthquake occurred on March 5, 2026 at 9:59 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s27s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong was the 259 km WSW of Adak, Alaska earthquake?
This was a light earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5. Earthquakes of this magnitude are felt by many but usually cause little damage.
Where was the 259 km WSW of Adak, Alaska earthquake felt?
The earthquake occurred at 259 km WSW of Adak, Alaska at a depth of 10.0 km. This event occurred in or near Alaska.