M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 140 km S of Unalaska, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-01-21 13:14:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near 140 km S of Unalaska, Alaska on January 21, 2025 at 13:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-21 13:14:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.61840, -166.69440

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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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