M2.3 Depth: 119.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 48 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 22:42:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2025 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 48 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 247 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

119.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-24 22:42:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.18010, -149.79000

Temperature

10.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

119 km

119 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Buzzard Creek

Distance: 119 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
Hayes

Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
Spurr

Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
Wrangell

Distance: 323 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
Redoubt

Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
Iliamna

Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States

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