M1.6 Depth: 88.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-02 22:24:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 22:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 204 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88.2 km
Intermediate
88.2 km
88.2 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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