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M1.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 09:52:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 12, 2026 at 09:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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