M2.4 Depth: 14.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 2 km W of South Van Horn, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 11:47:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 2 km W of South Van Horn, Alaska (United States) on October 6, 2025 at 11:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

14.4 km

UTC time

2025-10-06 11:47:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.81340, -147.83710

Temperature

1.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

14.4 km

14.4 km — close to 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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