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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Fox Islands

UTC time: 2026-02-23 10:54:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 10:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Fox Islands. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 10:54:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
52.53100, -168.99400
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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