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M2.4 Depth: 73.5 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 08:56:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 08:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 222 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.5 km
Intermediate
73.5 km
73.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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