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M1.8 Depth: 68.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 13:51:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 25, 2026 at 13:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.8 km
Shallow
68.8 km
68.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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