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M1.4 Depth: 115.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 12:44:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 28, 2026 at 12:44 UTC. At around 116 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115.6 km
Intermediate
115.6 km
115.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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