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M3.5 Depth: 141.6 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 22:57:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on May 5, 2026 at 22:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 142 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 141.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 141.6 km
Intermediate
141.6 km
141.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Redoubt
    Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
  • Iliamna
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
  • Spurr
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
  • Augustine
    Distance: 117 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
  • Hayes
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
  • Douglas
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'140 m ·United States

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