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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Fox Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-24 09:45:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Fox Islands on May 24, 2026 at 09:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 09:45:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
51.86400, -170.48700
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Yunaska
    Distance: 87 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States
  • Amukta
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Chagulak
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'028 m ·United States
  • Herbert
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
  • Cleveland
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'730 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·United States
  • Tana
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·United States

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