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M4.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-01-06 10:57:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on January 6, 2026 at 10:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 10:57:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.24860, 176.87000
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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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