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M4.7 Depth: 57.8 km

M4.7 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-05-05 02:38:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on May 5, 2026 at 02:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 58 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
57.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 02:38:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.64880, -165.55550
Temperature
2.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.8 km
Shallow
57.8 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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