Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
96 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
M4.2 Earthquake near 96 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On October 27, 2025 at 23:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 96 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 35 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
49c5787447e55954b664e21031fc2f161ef46ca5
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 23:45:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.50650,
-160.08410
Temperature
5.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 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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