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M2.3 Depth: 124.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 03:32:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 03:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 148 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 124.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 124.7 km
Intermediate
124.7 km
124.7 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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