Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
115 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
M3.7 Earthquake near 115 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On November 16, 2025 at 16:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 115 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
b0f352d58540ea16985ce02b9999a8dab4bd31e3
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 16:30:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.37350,
-159.81510
Temperature
7.3°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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