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M2.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2025-07-17 06:01:37 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 06:01:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.51430, -160.10150
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
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

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