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M1.9 Depth: 90.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-14 18:34:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 14, 2026 at 18:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90.3 km
Intermediate
90.3 km
90.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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