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M1.6 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-10-06 19:21:53 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
85.3 km
Source
USGS

Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on October 6, 2026 at 19:21 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 165 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.3 km
Intermediate
85.3 km
85.3 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: 4 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'105 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
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    Distance: 29 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 901 m ·Last eruption: -3850 ·United States
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    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'043 m ·United States
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    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'279 m ·United States
  • Denison
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'287 m ·United States

Alaska

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,148 Catalogue entries

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