M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 21:49 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

52.17000, -170.58000

Map

Depth profile

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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Carlisle

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours4

First 72 hours6

Strongest subsequent eventM5.2

M5.22026-05-23 21:49:21 UTC29.2 kmFox Islands M4.72026-05-24 09:45:22 UTC32.3 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.52026-05-24 09:45:22 UTC34.6 kmFox Islands M3.92026-05-24 16:37:54 UTC80.0 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.92026-05-25 05:18:09 UTC39.5 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.82026-05-25 05:18:12 UTC31.1 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.92026-06-01 16:40:38 UTC130.0 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.42026-06-01 16:40:42 UTC139.6 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M2.32026-06-03 17:24:31 UTC84.2 km60 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M3.22026-06-05 02:31:44 UTC136.9 kmANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS. M1.42026-06-06 19:36:01 UTC89.4 kmUnorganized Borough M3.12026-06-08 23:28:10 UTC22.0 km143 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#41

Earlier events M≥4109

Earlier events M≥550

Compared since2025-01-13

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.32026-02-23 05:11:49 UTC53.4 kmAlaska M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC53.4 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 303.7) from Port Orford, OR M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC59.2 kmAlaska M6.02025-09-03 20:57:47 UTC64.1 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.92026-02-23 10:02:08 UTC59.0 kmFox Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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