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M1.9 Depth: 43.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 11:27:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 11:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.8 km
Shallow
43.8 km
43.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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