Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 26.8 km
- Source
- USGS
103 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
M3.8 Earthquake near 103 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On November 8, 2025 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 103 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
19321df0dbe2a11de7005d534a4a56a71501329f
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
26.8 km
UTC time
2025-11-08 18:55:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.42690,
-160.14310
Temperature
4.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26.8 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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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