M5.7 Depth: 5.5 km

M5.7 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States]

UTC time: 2026-05-06 14:15:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.7 earthquake was recorded near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States] on May 6, 2026 at 14:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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Details

Magnitude

M5.7

Depth

5.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-06 14:15:35 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

ingv

Coordinates

51.99610, 176.76600

Temperature

4.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.5 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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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours0

Strongest subsequent eventM3.9

M3.12026-05-27 21:50:21 UTC82.8 kmRAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M1.72026-05-27 23:50:27 UTC112.0 kmRat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska M3.72026-05-30 05:03:08 UTC148.9 km219 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska M3.92026-05-30 05:03:11 UTC116.9 kmRAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M3.42026-06-03 16:38:23 UTC35.9 kmRAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#18

Earlier events M≥4146

Earlier events M≥565

Compared since2025-01-30

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.52026-03-04 17:54:38 UTC40.7 km224 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska M6.42026-03-04 17:54:36 UTC40.7 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) NW (az= 308.7) from Wendover, UT M6.12026-03-04 17:54:37 UTC130.0 kmRat Islands, Aleutian Islands M6.12026-03-04 17:54:35 UTC105.2 km M6.12026-01-15 08:52:45 UTC53.2 kmRat Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States]

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

505

Country (24h)

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