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M2.4 Depth: 16.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 73 km WNW of Rampart, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 20:08:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 73 km WNW of Rampart, Alaska (United States) on July 30, 2025 at 20:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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
M2.4
Depth
16.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 20:08:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
65.85380, -151.51790
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.9 km
Shallow
16.9 km
16.9 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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    Distance: 247 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
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