M4.2 Depth: 7.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-02-23 09:42:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on February 23, 2026 at 09:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 09:42:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.38400, -169.74300
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 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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