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M1.1 Depth: 119.5 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 05:54:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 23, 2026 at 05:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119.5 km
Intermediate
119.5 km
119.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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