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M1.9 Depth: 87.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 07:14:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on June 18, 2026 at 07:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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