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M1.8 Depth: 143.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 03:57:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on June 21, 2026 at 03:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 144 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 154 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 143.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 143.6 km
Intermediate
143.6 km
143.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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