M3.2 Depth: 17.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-02 21:52:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on March 2, 2026 at 21:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M3.2
Depth
17.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 21:52:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.43100, -169.81300
Temperature
0.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.7 km
Shallow
17.7 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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