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M3.0 Depth: 51.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 07:23:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on April 7, 2026 at 07:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51 km
Shallow
51 km
51 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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