Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 34.1 km
- Source
- USGS
100 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
M3.6 Earthquake near 100 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
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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
ID
3f794400387c5b5e41432a1129d32b1a75cd7296
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
Depth profile
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
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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