Update: Earthquake hits region close to Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, AK on Feb. 14 – 5.0 magnitude recorded

Published Mar 10, 2026

ALEUTIANS WEST CENSUS AREA, AK — A 5.0 magnitude quake was registered close to Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands Saturday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

It was reported that a tremor rattled the area at 7:10 a.m. (9:10 p.m. local time). The epicenter was situated of Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, at a depth of 72 miles. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.1 but later downgraded to 5.0.

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If you felt the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey