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M1.9 Depth: 28.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 18:33:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 18:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.3 km
Shallow
28.3 km
28.3 km — deeper 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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