M3.0 Depth: 4.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.

UTC time: 2026-03-03 04:29:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS. on March 3, 2026 at 04:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 04:29:46 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.37700, -174.50500
Temperature
1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 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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