Earthquake 90 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska (5.3 Ml) (2025-07-17 02:09:43 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 90 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska, at 2025-07-17 02:09:43 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 90 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (Ml)
5.3
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_at00sziu07
Nearest Places
- Point Welcome / 22.14 km
- Bird Island / 25.48 km
- Point Farewell / 25.51 km
- Otter Strait / 27.92 km
- Chernabura Island / 29.51 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.5
12 km WSW of Healy, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 61.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 61.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.4
JAVA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 50.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 50.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.4
Java, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 50.42 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 50.42 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
0.7
4 km SW of Idyllwild, CA
Time:
Depth: 16.77 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 16.77 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
5.0
south of Tonga
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Nearest Earthquake
4.2
84 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 35.85 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 35.85 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.2
ALASKA PENINSULA
Time:
Depth: 35.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.9
ALASKA PENINSULA
Time:
Depth: 33.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 33.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.9
107 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 33.59 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 33.59 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.1
SOUTH OF ALASKA
Time:
Depth: 35.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)