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M2.2 Depth: 89.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 20:37:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 89 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89.1 km
Intermediate
89.1 km
89.1 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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