Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 18.7 km
- Source
- USGS
108 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
M4.2 Earthquake near 108 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 108 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on July 17, 2025 at 00:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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
ID
167bf1ea56beae70154fa1802d76557c2ea39033
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
18.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 00:33:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.47420,
-159.71590
Temperature
11.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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