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M4.0 Depth: 3.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-22 07:31:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on March 22, 2026 at 07:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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
M4.0
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 07:31:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.03030, 176.21740
Temperature
2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 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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