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M4.6 Depth: 14.3 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-27 05:57:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 27, 2026 at 05:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 05:57:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
50.89050, 178.74640
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 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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