Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
30 km NNE of Attu Station, Alaska
M4.9 Earthquake near 30 km NNE of Attu Station, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 30 km NNE of Attu Station, Alaska on January 31, 2025 at 23:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
232611d3dadbb38bfc6b12ba3e2cc300b933f870
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-31 23:19:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.09060,
173.39350
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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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No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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