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M3.5 Depth: 36.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 09:31:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 09:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 36 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 data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 km — deeper 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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