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M1.7 Depth: 74.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 00:57:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 00:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 126 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.8 km
Intermediate
74.8 km
74.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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