M3.0 earthquake — 231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
An magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on Aug 20, 2026 at 04:49 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 7 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 | M3.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 6.5 km |
| Coordinates | 51.989, 176.285 |
| Time | Aug 20, 04:49 UTC |
| Location | 231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmbv |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.3 | 0 km | Aug 18, 10:51 UTC | 231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 1 km | Aug 20, 14:04 UTC | 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 1 km | Aug 20, 18:34 UTC | 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 2 km | Aug 20, 10:53 UTC | 231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 3 km | Aug 20, 01:31 UTC | 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 4 km | Aug 22, 19:19 UTC | 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.