M1.1 Depth: 22.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 14:13:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on June 27, 2026 at 14:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 152 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.3 km
Shallow
22.3 km
22.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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