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M2.1 Depth: 120.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 04:46:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2026 at 04:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 121 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120.9 km
Intermediate
120.9 km
120.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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