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M4.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-01-06 10:57:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on January 6, 2026 at 10:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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
M4.8
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 10:57:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.29770, 176.83250
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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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