M4.6 earthquake — 194 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 194 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska on Oct 12, 2026 at 14:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 51.426, 174.834 |
| Time | Oct 12, 14:29 UTC |
| Location | 194 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1s8 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 107 km | Oct 8, 07:49 UTC | 244 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 280 km | Oct 7, 08:47 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.