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M1.2 Depth: 30.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 07:12:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on May 24, 2026 at 07:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 133 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.6 km
Shallow
30.6 km
30.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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