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M1.5 Depth: 65.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kenai, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 17:19:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Kenai, Alaska (United States) on April 13, 2026 at 17:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 65 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: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.1 km
Shallow
65.1 km
65.1 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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