Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 30.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS
M3.0 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS
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About this earthquake
On March 20, 2026 at 13:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
5434195ffeb9221a35bb89d33c3c2d84b203d7a8
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
30.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 13:36:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.78100,
-167.77600
Temperature
-7.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.4 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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