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M3.0 Depth: 70.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-14 20:43:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 14, 2026 at 20:43 UTC. At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.3 km
Intermediate
70.3 km
70.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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