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M5.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Fox Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-23 21:49:21 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Fox Islands on May 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Fox Islands · 2026-05-23 21:49:21 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 21:49 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Fox Islands. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 21:49:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
51.92000, -170.45000
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Yunaska
    Distance: 81 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States
  • Amukta
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Chagulak
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'028 m ·United States
  • Herbert
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
  • Cleveland
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'730 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·United States
  • Tana
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours5
Strongest subsequent eventM4.9
M4.72026-05-24 09:45:22 UTC10.6 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.52026-05-24 09:45:22 UTC6.7 kmFox Islands M3.92026-05-24 16:37:54 UTC100.3 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.92026-05-25 05:18:09 UTC49.1 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.82026-05-25 05:18:12 UTC32.3 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.92026-06-01 16:40:38 UTC137.0 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.42026-06-01 16:40:42 UTC141.7 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M2.32026-06-03 17:24:31 UTC96.6 km60 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M3.22026-06-05 02:31:44 UTC143.6 kmANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS. M1.42026-06-06 19:36:01 UTC110.2 kmUnorganized Borough M3.12026-06-08 23:28:10 UTC13.2 km143 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M3.32026-06-08 23:28:10 UTC15.1 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#33
Earlier events M≥4115
Earlier events M≥556
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 UTC63.2 kmAlaska M6.22025-09-03 20:57:41 UTC143.6 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC63.2 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 303.7) from Port Orford, OR M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC81.7 kmAlaska M6.02025-09-03 20:57:47 UTC70.0 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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