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M2.1 Depth: 91.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-16 03:11:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 03:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 92 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 215 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91.5 km
Intermediate
91.5 km
91.5 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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