Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
109 km S of Unalaska, Alaska
M2.7 Earthquake near 109 km S of Unalaska, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On January 21, 2025 at 12:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 109 km S of Unalaska, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 35 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
3b900e0b814f0d245bbaa16607a78e14f60df793
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-21 12:37:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.90360,
-166.75870
Depth profile
Shallow
35 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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