M5.6 Depth: 4.4 km

M5.6 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-05-22 12:16:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 12:16 UTC, a magnitude M5.6 earthquake occurred near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

Magnitude

M5.6

Depth

4.4 km

UTC time

2026-05-22 12:16:13 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

52.56240, -171.82310

Temperature

4.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.4 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: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
Chagulak

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Seguam

Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'054 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·United States
Yunaska

Distance: 81 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States
Herbert

Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
Carlisle

Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'620 m ·Last eruption: 1828 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours4

First 24 hours7

First 72 hours17

Strongest subsequent eventM5.6

M5.62026-05-22 12:16:14 UTC10.0 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) NW (az= 304.0) from Port Orford, OR M5.22026-05-22 12:16:16 UTC22.3 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near Anchorage (Monde) M5.22026-05-22 12:16:17 UTC21.0 km162 km E of Atka, Alaska M4.52026-05-22 12:46:12 UTC18.3 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.22026-05-22 20:10:52 UTC20.4 km170 km E of Atka, Alaska M4.32026-05-22 20:10:52 UTC18.8 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.02026-05-22 20:15:14 UTC24.5 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M5.32026-05-23 21:49:16 UTC136.3 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 302.5) from Port Orford, OR M5.32026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC99.5 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.02026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC93.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near Anchorage (Monde) M5.12026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC95.0 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.22026-05-23 21:49:21 UTC117.7 kmFox Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#11

Earlier events M≥464

Earlier events M≥530

Compared since2025-01-13

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.32026-02-23 05:11:49 UTC135.1 kmAlaska M6.22025-09-03 20:57:41 UTC147.8 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC135.1 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 303.7) from Port Orford, OR M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC113.9 kmAlaska M6.02025-09-03 20:57:47 UTC147.7 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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