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M2.4 Depth: 4.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 11 km W of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 16:01:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 16:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 11 km W of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 16:01:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.92170, -147.38930
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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