Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
111 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
M4.5 Earthquake near 111 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On September 20, 2025 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 111 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
88b671639ff799d52acb978eebbea7028e01a283
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 20:29:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.41910,
-159.81480
Temperature
10.6°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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