M4.5 earthquake — 97 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 97 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on Sep 4, 2026 at 03:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 42 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 41.9 km |
| Coordinates | 54.535, -159.885 |
| Time | Sep 4, 03:33 UTC |
| Location | 97 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000te7s |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 111 km | Sep 29, 10:24 UTC | 64 km SE of King Cove, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 181 km | Sep 27, 21:36 UTC | 271 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 181 km | Sep 28, 11:03 UTC | 60 km SE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 228 km | Sep 26, 06:04 UTC | 123 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 275 km | Sep 24, 07:22 UTC | 151 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 278 km | Sep 28, 20:13 UTC | 120 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.