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M1.6 Depth: 85.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-14 01:07:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 14, 2026 at 01:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 233 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85 km
Intermediate
85 km
85 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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