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M3.1 Depth: 51.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-14 08:33:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 14, 2025 at 08:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula (United States). With a focal depth of about 51 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-14 08:33:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
59.59100, -151.92200
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51 km
Shallow
51 km
51 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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