M2.1 Depth: 60.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 17:55:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on June 23, 2026 at 17:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 61 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.6 km
Shallow
60.6 km
60.6 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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