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M3.7 Depth: 55.1 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 56 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-06-16 15:19:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2025 at 15:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 56 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
55.1 km
UTC time
2025-06-16 15:19:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.92220, -161.02410
Temperature
8.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.1 km
Shallow
55.1 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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