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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-05 08:32:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 5, 2026 at 08:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Rat Islands. 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-05 08:32:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
51.98000, 176.61000
Temperature
-1.1°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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