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M5.2 Depth: 35.1 km

M5.2 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA

UTC time: 2025-07-17 01:12:21 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA on Jul 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA · 2025-07-17 01:12:21 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near ALASKA PENINSULA on July 17, 2025 at 01:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
35.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 01:12:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.58270, -160.27840
Temperature
11.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.1 km
Shallow
35.1 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Anchorage957.1 kmNE289'600

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Dana
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'354 m ·Last eruption: -1890 ·United States
  • Pavlof
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'493 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Pavlof Sister
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'142 m ·United States
  • Emmons Lake Volcanic Center
    Distance: 141 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'534 m ·United States
  • Dutton
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'465 m ·United States
  • Stepovak Bay Group
    Distance: 149 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'633 m ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours25
First 24 hours30
First 72 hours43
Strongest subsequent eventM6.2
M5.42025-07-17 02:09:41 UTC18.2 kmAlaska Peninsula M5.22025-07-17 02:09:42 UTC25.5 km99 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M5.32025-07-17 02:09:43 UTC25.4 km90 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M5.32025-07-17 02:09:43 UTC15.4 kmALASKA PENINSULA M4.22025-07-17 04:12:19 UTC31.5 kmSOUTH OF ALASKA M5.32025-07-17 04:30:35 UTC24.1 km101 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M5.72025-07-17 04:30:36 UTC5.9 kmALASKA PENINSULA M5.72025-07-17 04:30:37 UTC12.0 km94 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M5.52025-07-17 04:30:37 UTC9.4 kmAlaska Peninsula M5.52025-07-17 04:30:37 UTC9.9 km91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M4.22025-07-17 05:06:27 UTC19.3 kmALASKA PENINSULA M4.02025-07-17 05:06:50 UTC22.5 km82 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#9
Earlier events M≥440
Earlier events M≥514
Compared since2025-02-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.32025-07-16 20:37:39 UTC13.0 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake M7.32025-07-16 20:37:39 UTC25.1 kmALASKA PENINSULA M7.22025-07-16 20:37:43 UTC21.8 kmAlaska Peninsula M7.22025-07-16 20:37:40 UTC5.4 km87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska M7.12025-07-16 20:37:41 UTC13.0 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
605
Country (24h)
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