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M0.6 Depth: 17.7 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 15:44:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 19, 2026 at 15:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.7 km
Shallow
17.7 km
17.7 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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