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M5.3 Depth: 34.8 km

M5.3 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-09-03 20:21:20 UTC Local time: —
M5.3 earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on Sep 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.3 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS · 2026-09-03 20:21:20 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on September 3, 2026 at 20:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
34.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 20:21:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.36850, -169.43590
Temperature
10.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.8 km
Shallow
34.8 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.

Ground shaking

III
Weak · Intensity (MMI) III
Felt by a few, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Pacific · about 77 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tana
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·United States
  • Cleveland
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'730 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·United States
  • Herbert
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
  • Kagamil
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 893 m ·Last eruption: 1929 ·United States
  • Carlisle
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'620 m ·Last eruption: 1828 ·United States
  • Uliaga
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 888 m ·United States

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.3 to M5.3.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.334.8 km0.0 km
RESIFM5.310.0 km47.4 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#28
Earlier events M≥4136
Earlier events M≥563
Compared since2025-01-13

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.32026-09-03 11:17:24 UTC12.4 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 303.5) from Port Orford, OR M6.32026-02-23 05:11:49 UTC28.6 kmAlaska M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC28.6 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 303.7) from Port Orford, OR M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC55.8 kmAlaska M6.02025-09-03 20:57:47 UTC16.8 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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