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M2.7 Depth: 56.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 17:04:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 17:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 157 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.4 km
Shallow
56.4 km
56.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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