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M3.0 Depth: 58.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 06:31:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 19, 2026 at 06:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 228 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.5 km
Shallow
58.5 km
58.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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