M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near NEAR ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-05-18 22:36:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near NEAR ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on May 18, 2026 at 22:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 22:36:10 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.79220, 173.94330
Temperature
4.4°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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