Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 55.1 km
- Source
- USGS
56 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska
M3.7 Earthquake near 56 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska
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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
ID
2a123e502cfd3299ba86ceaf4dfd541f1106ca00
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
Depth profile
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
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)
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