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M1.5 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 19:12:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 4, 2026 at 19:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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