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M3.0 Depth: 112.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-03-21 22:15:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 22:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 113 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112.8 km
Intermediate
112.8 km
112.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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