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M2.1 Depth: 54.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 13:11:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on May 5, 2026 at 13:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.7 km
Shallow
54.7 km
54.7 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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