Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 27.3 km
- Source
- USGS
89 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
M4.2 Earthquake near 89 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On July 16, 2025 at 20:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 89 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
fdd5220b96a64127d9108d911b8636072a479eaf
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
27.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 20:45:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.55180,
-160.21110
Temperature
11.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
27.3 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
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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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