M2.4 Depth: 25.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 146 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-04-17 07:04:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2025 at 07:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 146 km WSW of Adak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
25.4 km
UTC time
2025-04-17 07:04:06 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.17570, -178.41900

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.4 km
Shallow
25.4 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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