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M2.6 Depth: 21.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 03:30:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 03:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — deeper 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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