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M1.8 Depth: 80.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 05:18:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 21, 2026 at 05:18 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80 km
Intermediate
80 km
80 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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