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M0.4 Depth: 5.6 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 03:29:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 03:29 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 03:29:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.17100, -153.08900
Temperature
-14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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