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M7.2 Depth: 36.0 km

M7.2 Earthquake near 87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-07-16 20:37:40 UTC Local time: —
M7.2 earthquake near 87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on Jul 16, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M7.2 Earthquake near 87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska · 2025-07-16 20:37:40 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M7.2 earthquake was recorded near 87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on July 16, 2025 at 20:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can trigger serious destruction across large regions.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M7.2
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 20:37:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.55300, -160.34400
Temperature
11.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Anchorage962.3 kmNE289'600

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Dana
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'354 m ·Last eruption: -1890 ·United States
  • Pavlof
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'493 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Pavlof Sister
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'142 m ·United States
  • Emmons Lake Volcanic Center
    Distance: 140 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'534 m ·United States
  • Dutton
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'465 m ·United States
  • Stepovak Bay Group
    Distance: 153 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'633 m ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 500 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours41
First 24 hours69
First 72 hours82
Strongest subsequent eventM7.2
M7.12025-07-16 20:37:41 UTC8.3 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake M7.22025-07-16 20:37:43 UTC19.8 kmAlaska Peninsula M6.42025-07-16 20:37:43 UTC99.9 kmAleutians East Borough M4.22025-07-16 20:45:23 UTC8.6 km89 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M4.32025-07-16 20:45:23 UTC4.6 kmALASKA PENINSULA M3.72025-07-16 20:48:52 UTC11.5 kmALASKA PENINSULA M3.52025-07-16 20:56:01 UTC4.8 kmALASKA PENINSULA M4.12025-07-16 21:10:02 UTC10.5 km95 km S of Sand Point, Alaska M4.12025-07-16 21:10:40 UTC5.1 kmALASKA PENINSULA M3.82025-07-16 21:25:25 UTC35.7 kmSOUTH OF ALASKA M3.32025-07-16 21:33:58 UTC27.0 kmSOUTH OF ALASKA M4.22025-07-16 21:39:30 UTC8.5 kmALASKA PENINSULA

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 500 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥452
Earlier events M≥517
Compared since2025-01-02

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.32025-07-16 20:37:39 UTC8.2 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake M7.32025-07-16 20:37:39 UTC25.0 kmALASKA PENINSULA M5.72025-02-13 23:59:27 UTC364.9 km155 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska M5.72025-02-13 23:59:26 UTC365.2 kmAlaska M5.62025-01-26 22:39:15 UTC481.3 km

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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