Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 32.1 km
- Source
- USGS
101 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
M3.8 Earthquake near 101 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On July 16, 2025 at 22:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 101 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
fff8092953ff7c81160dc4ea867857c20f7703f4
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
32.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 22:34:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.48950,
-159.92990
Temperature
11.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
32.1 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
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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