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M4.8 Depth: 38.4 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 100 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-22 08:25:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 100 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska (United States) on July 22, 2025 at 08:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 213 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
38.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-22 08:25:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.57760, -159.64030
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.4 km
Shallow
38.4 km
38.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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