Earthquakes in Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands
Reported by GFZ today.
It is the 10th strongest of the 37 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 22 May 2026. The last comparable one was on 1 September 2026.
What the source measured
GFZ reported: Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands
GFZ recorded magnitude 5.0 at a depth of 10 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands.
This is the highest magnitude we have recorded at this point, over 20 readings since 2 September 2026 — the previous range was 4.79 to 5.05.
Nearby, since 22 May 2026
- September 1, 2026 · score 8 · 3.8 km
- September 1, 2026 · score 16 · 3.8 km
- May 22, 2026 · score 5 · 4.7 km
How we know
One source: GFZ. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 10 out of 100, at 62 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 10 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 62% |
| Coordinates | 52.3000, -169.2940 |
| Nearest City | Anchorage (1533 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-02T03:10:24.480Z |
| Source | https://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de/eqinfo/event.php?id=gfz2026reez |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.05 |
| Depth | 10 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands |
Cascade Risks
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 10 February 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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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 10/100, in Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, based on data from gfz. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.