M1.3 Depth: 73.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 14:05:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on April 7, 2026 at 14:05 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.1 km
Intermediate
73.1 km
73.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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