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M2.6 Depth: 41.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 07:44:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula (United States) on August 23, 2025 at 07:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 07:44:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
60.46100, -150.48500
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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