M1.5 Depth: 84.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 15:05:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 15:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 85 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 84.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 84.5 km
Intermediate
84.5 km
84.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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