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M1.3 Depth: 1.7 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-13 11:37:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 13, 2026 at 11:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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