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M1.9 Depth: 83.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 17:51:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on May 20, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 83 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 130 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83 km
Intermediate
83 km
83 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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