Earthquakes in Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands
Right now
The most recent data we hold from EMSC arrived 2 hours ago, and this point is not in it. We record detections, not passes: an absence is not proof that nothing is there.
5 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest 8 km from here.
Reported by EMSC 7 days ago.
It is the 34th strongest of the 149 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 22 May 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS
EMSC recorded magnitude 4.9 at a depth of 10 km.
The seismic region given by the source is FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS.
Nearby, since 22 May 2026
- September 1, 2026 · score 16 · 0.0 km
- September 2, 2026 · score 7 · 1.1 km
- September 2, 2026 · score 7 · 1.1 km
How we know
One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 8 out of 100, at 65 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 8 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 65% |
| Coordinates | 52.2800, -169.3400 |
| Nearest City | Anchorage (1536 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-01T13:47:16.000Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260901_0000199 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.9 |
| Depth | 10 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS |
| Auth | GSRAS |
| SourceId | 2054100 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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