Earthquake in Fox Islands
Reported by ISC today.
It is the 7th strongest of the 22 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 18 March 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day.
What the source measured
ISC reported: Fox Islands
ISC recorded magnitude 5.3 at a depth of 43 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Fox Islands.
Nearby, since 18 March 2026
- September 1, 2026 · score 18 · 3.1 km
- September 1, 2026 · score 8 · 6.0 km
- September 1, 2026 · score 8 · 7.2 km
How we know
One source: ISC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 12 out of 100, at 57 % 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) | 12 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 57% |
| Coordinates | 52.2800, -169.4500 |
| Nearest City | Anchorage (1542 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-01T04:44:39.700Z |
| Source | http://www.isc.ac.uk/cgi-bin/web-db-run?event_id=646265642&out_format=IMS1.0&request=COMPREHENSIVE |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.3 |
| Depth | 43 |
| MagType | Mw |
| Region | Fox Islands |
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 12/100, in Fox Islands, based on data from isc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 188 scientific monitoring sources.