M2.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-27 17:28:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2025 at 17:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 256 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-27 17:28:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

61.68180, -149.73690

Temperature

19.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

Spurr

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Hayes

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
Redoubt

Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
Iliamna

Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
Buzzard Creek

Distance: 273 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
Wrangell

Distance: 302 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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