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M0.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-13 17:38:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 13, 2026 at 17:38 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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