M4.1 Depth: 18.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Rat Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-03 10:41:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2026 at 10:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Rat Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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 ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 10:41:38 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
52.03300, 176.25400
Temperature
1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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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