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M3.2 Depth: 83.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 20:40:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 20:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 129 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83.5 km
Intermediate
83.5 km
83.5 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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