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M2.1 Depth: 89.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-30 20:04:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 30, 2026 at 20:04 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89.1 km
Intermediate
89.1 km
89.1 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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