Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 39.1 km
- Source
- USGS
93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
M4.5 Earthquake near 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on July 16, 2025 at 22:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
37e42bb1ccac160b6272f44640c824a15d42f6bb
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
39.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 22:47:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.58820,
-159.82080
Temperature
11.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
39.1 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.
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