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M3.1 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 06:06:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 06:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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