Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
106 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
M3.6 Earthquake near 106 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
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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
ID
65f230e9d1e8b390508d1921aa3efb5c973dc41e
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
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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