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M3.1 Depth: 52.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-05-27 21:50:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 27, 2026 at 21:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 21:50:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.76800, 177.91500
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 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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