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M2.6 Depth: 1.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 04:35:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 21, 2026 at 04:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 km — shallower 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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