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M4.9 Depth: 8.9 km

M4.9 Earthquake near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-04 19:04:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on March 4, 2026 at 19:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-04 19:04:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.05270, 176.36940
Temperature
-1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 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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