Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH OF ALASKA
M2.9 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA
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About this earthquake
On July 17, 2025 at 06:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF ALASKA. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
677fd6077cf1ce9802d1bc6517bfa5435ebb4354
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 06:01:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.51430,
-160.10150
Temperature
10.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 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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