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M3.2 Depth: 27.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 04:00:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 5, 2026 at 04:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 227 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.3 km
Shallow
27.3 km
27.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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