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M2.2 Depth: 18.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 120 km S of Unalaska, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-01-21 12:30:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 120 km S of Unalaska, Alaska on January 21, 2025 at 12:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
18.7 km
UTC time
2025-01-21 12:30:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.79980, -166.69160

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.7 km
Shallow
18.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'160 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·United States
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    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 150 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·United States
  • Akutan
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'303 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States

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