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M3.6 Depth: 88.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 11:46:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 11:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 88 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88 km
Intermediate
88 km
88 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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