M4.0 Depth: 25.4 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Alaska

UTC time: 2025-01-02 05:08:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2025 at 05:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near 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
M4.0
Depth
25.4 km
UTC time
2025-01-02 05:08:25 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.48580, -177.93160

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.4 km
Shallow
25.4 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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