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M2.6 Depth: 45.7 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 17:14:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 46 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.7 km
Shallow
45.7 km
45.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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