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M2.3 Depth: 126.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-13 01:04:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on March 13, 2026 at 01:04 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 127 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126.7 km
Intermediate
126.7 km
126.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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