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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 151 km SE of Akutan, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-02-04 19:32:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 151 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on February 4, 2025 at 19:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-04 19:32:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.31000, -163.94540

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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