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M1.6 Depth: 14.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 09:37:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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