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M2.1 Depth: 56.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 91 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-01-26 23:05:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2025 at 23:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 91 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
56.2 km
UTC time
2025-01-26 23:05:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.17460, -167.24640
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.2 km
Shallow
56.2 km
56.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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