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M3.6 Depth: 34.1 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 100 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-10-01 21:17:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 1, 2025 at 21:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 100 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 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

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
34.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 21:17:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.54870, -159.71880
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.1 km
Shallow
34.1 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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