M3.9 Depth: 274.5 km

M3.9 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-02-23 12:18:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 12:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 275 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
274.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 12:18:09 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.46310, -167.96700
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 274.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 274.5 km
Intermediate
274.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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