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M1.5 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 12:33:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on May 9, 2026 at 12:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 161 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 km — shallower 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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