Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 31.4 km
- Source
- USGS
128 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
M4.8 Earthquake near 128 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 128 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on May 17, 2025 at 15:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
cb8ddb607ed321eaff24da9f83d59cd54b25e3da
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
31.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 15:09:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.22890,
-159.93590
Temperature
5.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
31.4 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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