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M1.8 Depth: 155.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 22:13:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on April 26, 2026 at 22:13 UTC. At around 155 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 155.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 155.1 km
Intermediate
155.1 km
155.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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