Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 18.7 km
- Source
- USGS
120 km S of Unalaska, Alaska
M2.2 Earthquake near 120 km S of Unalaska, Alaska
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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
ID
2f807e25a92733b67cacae73abfbc360e79acb8a
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
18.7 km
UTC time
2025-01-21 12:30:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.79980,
-166.69160
Depth profile
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
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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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