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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-04 19:39:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 4, 2026 at 19:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-04 19:39:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.60000, 176.94000
Temperature
-1.1°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

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