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M2.1 Depth: 71.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-21 22:57:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 125 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71.9 km
Intermediate
71.9 km
71.9 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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