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M3.1 Depth: 70.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 23:14:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on May 3, 2026 at 23:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.8 km
Intermediate
70.8 km
70.8 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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