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M4.7 Depth: 108.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 02:53:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 02:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 150 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108 km
Intermediate
108 km
108 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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