First published 9/18/2026, 5:28:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:48:30 PM

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands (17 Sep 2026)

On 2026-09-17 an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 and depth 98 km occurred near the Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands (52.8594, -171.3756). Source report lists event time ~14:19 UTC and a GDACS alert level Green; affected population is listed as unknown.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 6/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

A M6.5 earthquake can produce strong ground shaking locally and may pose risks to communities, infrastructure, and maritime interests in the Aleutian Islands. The event's depth (98 km) and the GDACS Green alert suggest lower expected impact than a shallow quake of similar magnitude, but monitoring and local situational awareness remain important.

Location

Sources

Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.5M, Depth:98km) in Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands 17/09/2026 14:19 UTC, [unknown].

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