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M3.4 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 10:30:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 10:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 km
34 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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