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M0.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 13:54:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 13:54 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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