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M1.5 Depth: 87.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 18:15:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 18:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87.9 km
Intermediate
87.9 km
87.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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    Distance: 132 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
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    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
  • Douglas
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