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M4.2 Depth: 24.5 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 91 km SE of Atka, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-01-29 14:08:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2025 at 14:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 91 km SE of Atka, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
24.5 km
UTC time
2025-01-29 14:08:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.62720, -173.24640

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.5 km
Shallow
24.5 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

  • Seguam
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'054 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·United States
  • Atka Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·United States
  • Koniuji
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 273 m ·Last eruption: -1150 ·United States
  • Kasatochi
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 314 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States
  • Amukta
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Chagulak
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'028 m ·United States

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