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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 145 km SSW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-04-17 10:45:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2025 at 10:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 145 km SSW of Adak, 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

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-17 10:45:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
50.66460, -177.44460

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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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