M5.3 Depth: 32.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near 101 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-07-17 04:30:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near 101 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on July 17, 2025 at 04:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.3

Depth

32.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-17 04:30:35 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

54.48000, -159.95000

Temperature

11.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

32 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

Anchorage954.4 kmNE289'600

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Volcanoes nearby

Dana

Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'354 m ·Last eruption: -1890 ·United States
Stepovak Bay Group

Distance: 160 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'633 m ·United States
Pavlof

Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'493 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
Pavlof Sister

Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'142 m ·United States
Emmons Lake Volcanic Center

Distance: 165 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'534 m ·United States
Dutton

Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'465 m ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours20

First 24 hours24

First 72 hours39

Strongest subsequent eventM6.2

M5.72025-07-17 04:30:36 UTC23.6 kmALASKA PENINSULA M5.72025-07-17 04:30:37 UTC12.3 km94 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M5.52025-07-17 04:30:37 UTC19.5 kmAlaska Peninsula M5.52025-07-17 04:30:37 UTC14.2 km91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M4.22025-07-17 05:06:27 UTC5.9 kmALASKA PENINSULA M4.02025-07-17 05:06:50 UTC20.4 km82 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M2.92025-07-17 05:09:08 UTC7.5 kmSOUTH OF ALASKA M3.82025-07-17 05:51:07 UTC5.3 kmALASKA PENINSULA M3.62025-07-17 05:52:50 UTC7.9 kmSOUTH OF ALASKA M3.42025-07-17 05:53:13 UTC10.3 km102 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M2.92025-07-17 06:00:25 UTC4.9 kmALASKA PENINSULA M2.92025-07-17 06:01:37 UTC10.5 kmSOUTH OF ALASKA

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#9

Earlier events M≥446

Earlier events M≥520

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 UTC34.5 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake M7.32025-07-16 20:37:39 UTC48.6 kmALASKA PENINSULA M7.22025-07-16 20:37:43 UTC45.9 kmAlaska Peninsula M7.22025-07-16 20:37:40 UTC26.7 km87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska M7.12025-07-16 20:37:41 UTC34.6 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

599

Country (24h)

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