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M1.9 Depth: 52.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 09:16:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 09:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 53 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 221 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52.7 km
Shallow
52.7 km
52.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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