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M3.7 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 20:13:35 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
123.7 km
Source
USGS

Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough

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About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 20:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. 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 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123.7 km
Intermediate
123.7 km
123.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 44 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 901 m ·Last eruption: -3850 ·United States
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    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'105 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
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Alaska

Context for this earthquake

21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 653 Catalogue entries

Of 652 other entries for this area and period, 214 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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