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M4.2 Depth: 27.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 89 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-07-16 20:45:23 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.3 km
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

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    Distance: 152 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'633 m ·United States

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