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M4.8 Earthquake near Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 20:03:22 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
Source
GFZ

Alaska · Aleutians West Census Area

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska (United States) on May 8, 2026 at 20:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Semisopochnoi
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'221 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States
  • Little Sitkin
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'174 m ·Last eruption: 1830 ·United States
  • Davidof
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 328 m ·United States
  • Segula
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'160 m ·United States
  • Kiska
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'220 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·United States
  • Buldir
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 656 m ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 653 Catalogue entries

Of 652 other entries for this area and period, 72 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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