M2.0 Depth: 41.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 93 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-01-27 21:55:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 93 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska on January 27, 2025 at 21:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-27 21:55:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.13500, -167.19080
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 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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