Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
140 km S of Unalaska, Alaska
M3.3 Earthquake near 140 km S of Unalaska, Alaska
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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
ID
436b5f1d624b068e818a4fff9a3017a4ec6ab2ff
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-21 13:14:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.61840,
-166.69440
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
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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