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M1.8 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 10:18:23 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
18.2 km
Source
USGS

Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 9, 2026 at 10:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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