Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
136 km S of Unalaska, Alaska
M2.8 Earthquake near 136 km S of Unalaska, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On January 27, 2025 at 07:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 136 km S of Unalaska, Alaska. 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
c6dd9f33f9235b25110a2572540df292a94ef4bb
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-27 07:55:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.64470,
-166.58360
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
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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