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

UTC time: 2026-09-05 23:31:37 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
46.3 km
Source
USGS

Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on September 5, 2026 at 23:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 154 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.3 km
Shallow
46.3 km
46.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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