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M2.9 Depth: 58.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-06-16 19:11:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA on June 16, 2026 at 19:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
58.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 19:11:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.58130, -151.08870
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.6 km
Shallow
58.6 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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