Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
151 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
M4.3 Earthquake near 151 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 151 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on September 3, 2025 at 12:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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
53960c257e1561b51bef15bb977133814592e0cc
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 12:03:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.03970,
-159.76950
Temperature
13.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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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