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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-05-22 12:46:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on May 22, 2026 at 12:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 12:46:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.39810, -171.81880
Temperature
4.2°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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Seguam
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'054 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·United States
  • Chagulak
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'028 m ·United States
  • Yunaska
    Distance: 85 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States
  • Herbert
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
  • Carlisle
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'620 m ·Last eruption: 1828 ·United States

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