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M1.6 Depth: 120.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 22:29:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 22:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 120 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120.1 km
Intermediate
120.1 km
120.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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