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M4.1 Depth: 47.9 km

M4.1 Earthquake near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-05-04 21:11:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on May 4, 2026 at 21:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
47.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 21:11:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.68700, 176.08000
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.9 km
Shallow
47.9 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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