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M2.3 Depth: 31.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 20:50:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 20:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.9 km
Shallow
31.9 km
31.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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