M2.9 earthquake — 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on Aug 24, 2026 at 19:41 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 6 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 6.1 km |
| Coordinates | 52.031, 176.334 |
| Time | Aug 24, 19:41 UTC |
| Location | 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qtonse |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 1 km | Aug 22, 18:55 UTC | 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 2 km | Aug 24, 08:25 UTC | 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 2 km | Aug 22, 19:19 UTC | 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 3 km | Aug 24, 17:01 UTC | 229 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 4 km | Aug 22, 14:34 UTC | 230 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 4 km | Aug 22, 21:04 UTC | 236 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.