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M2.3 Depth: 93.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 01:16:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 25, 2026 at 01:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 94 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 209 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93.8 km
Intermediate
93.8 km
93.8 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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