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M2.6 Depth: 107.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 01:46:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on April 12, 2026 at 01:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 107 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 107.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 107.4 km
Intermediate
107.4 km
107.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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