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M3.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 07:39:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 07:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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