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M3.0 Depth: 56.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-20 05:42:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 20, 2026 at 05:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 57 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.9 km
Shallow
56.9 km
56.9 km — deeper 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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