M2.3 Depth: 6.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 17:58:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas (United States) on July 30, 2025 at 17:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 257 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 17:58:31 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.25050, -92.35867
Temperature
37.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 km — shallower than 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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