Earthquake 12 km ENE of Sterling, Alaska (1.7 ml) (2025-07-16 04:06:06 UTC)
A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 12 km ENE of Sterling, Alaska, at 2025-07-16 04:06:06 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 12 km ENE of Sterling, Alaska
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
Minor Earthquake
Action
No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.
Suggestion
Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.
Magnitudo (ml)
1.7
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_ak02591vaehq
Nearest Places
- East Fork Moose Creek / 3.92 km
- Afonasi Lake / 3.98 km
- Breeden Airport / 4.45 km
- Lily Lake / 5.39 km
- Imeri Lake / 5.67 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
4.2
ALASKA PENINSULA
Time:
Depth: 19.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 19.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.2
87 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 19.90 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 19.90 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
2.2
57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Time:
Depth: 3.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.2
WESTERN TEXAS
Time:
Depth: 3.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.3
94 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 26.80 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 26.80 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Nearest Earthquake
1.4
2 km N of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 35.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.9
20 km N of Point Possession, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 32.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 32.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
8 km NW of Point Possession, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 19.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 19.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
12 km SSW of Sunrise, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 29.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 29.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
8 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 31.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 31.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)