Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
22 km NNE of Attu Station, Alaska
M4.2 Earthquake near 22 km NNE of Attu Station, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On February 2, 2025 at 01:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 22 km NNE of Attu Station, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
5e8f993d701c17e1f4b5de719102806cdd38528c
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-02 01:09:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.01540,
173.36790
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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