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M3.0 Depth: 109.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-30 02:07:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 30, 2026 at 02:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109.1 km
Intermediate
109.1 km
109.1 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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