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M1.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-05 01:10:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on March 5, 2026 at 01:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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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