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M1.8 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-02 21:35:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska (United States) on June 2, 2025 at 21:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2025-06-02 21:35:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.97650, 178.31600
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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