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M3.4 Depth: 66.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-01 18:16:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 18:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66.5 km
Shallow
66.5 km
66.5 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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