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M2.3 Depth: 93.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-09-04 14:09:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 14:09 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93.5 km
Intermediate
93.5 km
93.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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