M5.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.6 Earthquake near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-22 12:16:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.6 earthquake was recorded near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands on May 22, 2026 at 12:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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

Details

Magnitude

M5.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-22 12:16:13 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

52.55000, -171.97000

Temperature

4.2°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Seguam

Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'054 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·United States
Amukta

Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
Chagulak

Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'028 m ·United States
Yunaska

Distance: 91 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States
Herbert

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
Carlisle

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'620 m ·Last eruption: 1828 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours4

First 24 hours7

First 72 hours17

Strongest subsequent eventM5.6

M5.62026-05-22 12:16:14 UTC18.5 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) NW (az= 304.0) from Port Orford, OR M5.22026-05-22 12:16:16 UTC20.9 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near Anchorage (Monde) M5.22026-05-22 12:16:17 UTC21.7 km162 km E of Atka, Alaska M4.52026-05-22 12:46:12 UTC19.8 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.22026-05-22 20:10:52 UTC24.4 km170 km E of Atka, Alaska M4.32026-05-22 20:10:52 UTC22.6 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.02026-05-22 20:15:14 UTC26.8 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M5.32026-05-23 21:49:16 UTC143.0 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 302.5) from Port Orford, OR M5.32026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC107.6 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.02026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC100.3 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near Anchorage (Monde) M5.12026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC103.4 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.22026-05-23 21:49:21 UTC125.0 kmFox Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#8

Earlier events M≥459

Earlier events M≥524

Compared since2025-01-13

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.32026-02-23 05:11:49 UTC144.8 kmAlaska M6.22025-09-03 20:57:41 UTC144.8 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC144.7 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 303.7) from Port Orford, OR M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC123.9 kmAlaska M5.92026-02-23 10:02:08 UTC140.1 kmFox Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

616

Country (24h)

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