M3.8 Depth: 77.4 km

M3.8 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-05-23 04:00:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on May 23, 2026 at 04:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
77.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 04:00:56 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.70100, -166.38900
Temperature
4.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 77.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 77.4 km
Intermediate
77.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 1'563 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
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