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M1.2 Depth: 87.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 07:39:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 07:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 88 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 140 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87.6 km
Intermediate
87.6 km
87.6 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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