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M3.5 Depth: 78.8 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 18:26:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 18:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 223 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.8 km
Intermediate
78.8 km
78.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
622
Country (24h)
United States
223
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