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M2.0 Depth: 13.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 50 km NE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 21:42:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 50 km NE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States) on July 30, 2025 at 21:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 255 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
13.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 21:42:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.90750, -151.12580
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.7 km
Shallow
13.7 km
13.7 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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