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M1.8 Depth: 69.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-18 17:01:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 18, 2026 at 17:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 70 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 213 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.6 km
Shallow
69.6 km
69.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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