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M4.8 Depth: 89.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-04 11:18:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 4, 2026 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
89.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-04 11:18:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.24000, 176.52000
Temperature
-1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89 km
Intermediate
89 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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