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M2.2 Depth: 54.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 00:42:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 00:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 54 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 210 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.2 km
Shallow
54.2 km
54.2 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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