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M2.5 Depth: 20.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-04-05 00:01:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 00:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
20.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 00:01:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.27430, -169.91840
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.9 km
Shallow
20.9 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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