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M3.1 Depth: 93.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 07:17:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 17, 2026 at 07:17 UTC. At around 93 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: 165 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93 km
Intermediate
93 km
93 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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