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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-14 01:23:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 01:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 01:23:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.11180, 176.38110
Temperature
2.0°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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