M5.1 Depth: 22.9 km

M5.1 Earthquake near 91 km S of Sand Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-07-17 01:12:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near 91 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on July 17, 2025 at 01:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

22.9 km

UTC time

2025-07-17 01:12:21 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

54.53040, -160.23870

Temperature

11.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22.9 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Anchorage960.4 kmNE289'600

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Volcanoes nearby

Dana

Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'354 m ·Last eruption: -1890 ·United States
Pavlof

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'493 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
Pavlof Sister

Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'142 m ·United States
Emmons Lake Volcanic Center

Distance: 147 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'534 m ·United States
Dutton

Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'465 m ·United States
Stepovak Bay Group

Distance: 155 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'633 m ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours25

First 24 hours30

First 72 hours43

Strongest subsequent eventM6.2

M5.42025-07-17 02:09:41 UTC21.9 kmAlaska Peninsula M5.22025-07-17 02:09:42 UTC21.9 km99 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M5.32025-07-17 02:09:43 UTC24.2 km90 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M5.32025-07-17 02:09:43 UTC13.1 kmALASKA PENINSULA M4.22025-07-17 04:12:19 UTC28.1 kmSOUTH OF ALASKA M5.32025-07-17 04:30:35 UTC19.5 km101 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M5.72025-07-17 04:30:36 UTC10.4 kmALASKA PENINSULA M5.72025-07-17 04:30:37 UTC7.2 km94 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M5.52025-07-17 04:30:37 UTC3.5 kmAlaska Peninsula M5.52025-07-17 04:30:37 UTC6.3 km91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M4.22025-07-17 05:06:27 UTC14.1 kmALASKA PENINSULA M4.02025-07-17 05:06:50 UTC23.4 km82 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#12

Earlier events M≥439

Earlier events M≥514

Compared since2025-02-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.32025-07-16 20:37:39 UTC15.2 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake M7.32025-07-16 20:37:39 UTC31.1 kmALASKA PENINSULA M7.22025-07-16 20:37:43 UTC26.8 kmAlaska Peninsula M7.22025-07-16 20:37:40 UTC7.2 km87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska M7.12025-07-16 20:37:41 UTC15.2 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

607

Country (24h)

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