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M3.6 Depth: 12.4 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 13:22:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 7, 2026 at 13:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 195 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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