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M3.4 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-02-23 05:24:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 05:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 05:24:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.48100, -169.88000
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 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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