M3.0 Depth: 1.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-04-06 22:28:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 22:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 22:28:41 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.39800, -169.84700
Temperature
3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 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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