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M5.6 Depth: 59.0 km

M5.6 Earthquake near 86 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-01-26 22:39:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.6 earthquake was recorded near 86 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska on January 26, 2025 at 22:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-26 22:39:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.20620, -167.20030

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 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

  • Okmok
    Distance: 67 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'073 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States
  • Makushin
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'800 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·United States
  • Recheschnoi
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'984 m ·United States
  • Bogoslof
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 150 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·United States
  • Vsevidof
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'160 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·United States
  • Akutan
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'303 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours7
First 24 hours13
First 72 hours23
Strongest subsequent eventM5.6
M5.62025-01-26 22:39:15 UTC25.5 km M3.62025-01-26 22:41:38 UTC14.5 km88 km SW of Unalaska, Alaska M2.82025-01-26 22:52:59 UTC11.3 km95 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska M2.52025-01-26 22:57:53 UTC102.3 km99 km W of Dutch Harbor, Alaska M2.82025-01-26 22:57:53 UTC20.5 km101 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska M2.12025-01-26 23:05:39 UTC4.7 km91 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska M3.32025-01-27 04:08:26 UTC70.5 km135 km S of Unalaska, Alaska M2.22025-01-27 05:13:45 UTC126.5 km68 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska M2.82025-01-27 07:55:14 UTC74.9 km136 km S of Unalaska, Alaska M2.72025-01-27 10:16:38 UTC147.5 km87 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska M2.12025-01-27 11:46:05 UTC121.7 km53 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska M2.02025-01-27 17:43:40 UTC1.9 km86 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥44
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-01-14

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.22025-01-21 11:55:04 UTC63.3 km M5.22025-01-21 11:55:03 UTC63.3 km126 km S of Unalaska, Alaska M4.42025-01-21 17:58:06 UTC61.4 km123 km S of Unalaska, Alaska M4.22025-01-14 14:38:45 UTC23.8 km82 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
609
Country (24h)
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