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M1.8 Depth: 64.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 19:49:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 22, 2026 at 19:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 65 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 155 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64.6 km
Shallow
64.6 km
64.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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