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M3.6 Depth: 32.6 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 05:06:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 23, 2026 at 05:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.6 km
Shallow
32.6 km
32.6 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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