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M1.7 Depth: 79.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 01:42:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 136 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.9 km
Intermediate
79.9 km
79.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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