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M2.2 Depth: 101.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 15:55:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 15:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 102 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 165 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.8 km
Intermediate
101.8 km
101.8 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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