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

UTC time: 2026-10-01 10:18:48 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
117.7 km
Source
USGS

Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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About this earthquake

On October 1, 2026 at 10:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 118 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 218 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 117.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 117.7 km
Intermediate
117.7 km
117.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Context for this earthquake

01 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 655 Catalogue entries

Of 654 other entries for this area and period, 551 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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