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M1.6 Depth: 85.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 11:20:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 10, 2026 at 11:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 86 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.8 km
Intermediate
85.8 km
85.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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