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M5.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC Local time: —
M5.3 earthquake near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands on May 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.3 Earthquake near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands · 2026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 21:49 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.11000, -170.56000
Temperature
4.7°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Yunaska
    Distance: 59 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States
  • Amukta
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Chagulak
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'028 m ·United States
  • Herbert
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
  • Cleveland
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'730 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·United States
  • Carlisle
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'620 m ·Last eruption: 1828 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours4
First 72 hours6
Strongest subsequent eventM5.2
M5.22026-05-23 21:49:21 UTC22.4 kmFox Islands M4.72026-05-24 09:45:22 UTC25.7 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.52026-05-24 09:45:22 UTC27.8 kmFox Islands M3.92026-05-24 16:37:54 UTC83.7 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.92026-05-25 05:18:09 UTC39.3 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.82026-05-25 05:18:12 UTC28.1 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.92026-06-01 16:40:38 UTC131.8 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.42026-06-01 16:40:42 UTC140.3 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M2.32026-06-03 17:24:31 UTC87.1 km60 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M3.22026-06-05 02:31:44 UTC137.2 kmANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS. M1.42026-06-06 19:36:01 UTC94.4 kmUnorganized Borough M3.12026-06-08 23:28:10 UTC16.5 km143 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#28
Earlier events M≥4110
Earlier events M≥551
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 UTC55.2 kmAlaska M6.22025-09-03 20:57:41 UTC149.4 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC55.2 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 303.7) from Port Orford, OR M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC64.5 kmAlaska M6.02025-09-03 20:57:47 UTC65.1 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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