Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 37.8 km
- Source
- USGS
105 km S of False Pass, Alaska
M4.2 Earthquake near 105 km S of False Pass, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 105 km S of False Pass, Alaska on January 29, 2025 at 16:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 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
72b7208d3d223eb1c3ffa065f6d1f45387a9ae53
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
37.8 km
UTC time
2025-01-29 16:19:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.91410,
-163.21490
Depth profile
Shallow
37.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Shishaldin ADVISORY · YELLOW
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.
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