M1.9 Depth: 88.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 18:58:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on February 5, 2026 at 18:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 170 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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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 (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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