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M0.7 Depth: 114.6 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 13:57:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 12, 2026 at 13:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 115 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: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 114.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 114.6 km
Intermediate
114.6 km
114.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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