M2.1 Depth: 11.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 121 km S of Unalaska, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-01-21 14:22:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2025 at 14:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 121 km S of Unalaska, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M2.1
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2025-01-21 14:22:41 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.78600, -166.70000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 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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