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M3.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 106 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-10-02 12:59:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near 106 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on October 2, 2025 at 12:59 UTC. 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-02 12:59:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.46190, -159.82150
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
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

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