Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 registered close to Sand Point, AK on July 16

Published Jul 16, 2025

ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK—on Wednesday around midday, a 5.2 magnitude quake was recorded near Sand Point, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 10:10 p.m. (11:10 a.m. local time), was centered about 60 miles south-southeast of Sand Point. It occurred at a depth of 19 miles.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

14 quakes with a magnitude 2.5 or greater have been reported in the region in the past week, three of them larger than magnitude 7. The most significant was a 7.3 magnitude earthquake detected in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey