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M3.2 Depth: 57.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 08:45:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2026 at 08:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.2 km
Shallow
57.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Augustine
    Distance: 64 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
  • Douglas
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'140 m ·United States
  • Fourpeaked
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'105 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
  • Kaguyak
    Distance: 104 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 901 m ·Last eruption: -3850 ·United States
  • Iliamna
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
  • Kukak
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'043 m ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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