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M2.6 Depth: 108.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-26 16:19:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 16:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108 km
Intermediate
108 km
108 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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