Earthquake SOUTH OF ALASKA (6.2 mw) (2025-07-20 22:28:01 UTC)
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH OF ALASKA, at 2025-07-20 22:28:01 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SOUTH OF ALASKA
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (mw)
6.2
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250720_0000273
Nearest Places
- Point Welcome / 15.28 km
- Bird Island / 18.43 km
- Otter Strait / 22.69 km
- Point Farewell / 22.81 km
- Chernabura Island / 26.41 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.4
SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 55.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 55.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.4
Sumba Region, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 54.67 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 54.67 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
1.9
CROATIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.8
11 km NE of Cantwell, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 5.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
4.4
ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time:
Depth: 139.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 139.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
6.2
81 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 47.31 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 47.31 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
6.1
119 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 54.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 54.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
3.7
SOUTH OF ALASKA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.7
127 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
3.7
ALASKA PENINSULA
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)