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M3.0 Depth: 156.1 km

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

UTC time: 2025-09-16 15:46:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 16, 2025 at 15:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough (United States). At around 156 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
156.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 15:46:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.96970, -153.31900
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 156.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 156.1 km
Intermediate
156.1 km
156.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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