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M1.5 Depth: 44.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 06:13:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 16, 2026 at 06:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.6 km
Shallow
44.6 km
44.6 km — deeper than 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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