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M2.5 Depth: 74.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 02:37:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 7, 2026 at 02:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.4 km
Intermediate
74.4 km
74.4 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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