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M2.2 Depth: 108.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-03-01 02:29:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 02:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108.5 km
Intermediate
108.5 km
108.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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