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M1.3 Depth: 18.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 11:31:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 11:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 km — close to 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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