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M1.7 Depth: 71.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 05:10:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 2, 2026 at 05:10 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71.9 km
Intermediate
71.9 km
71.9 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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