M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-05-06 14:06:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on May 6, 2026 at 14:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 14:06:37 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.23980, 176.43650
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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