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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-17 07:19:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 07:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 151 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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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