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 25, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 3 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 | 2.6 km |
| Coordinates | 51.980, 176.303 |
| Time | Aug 25, 20:00 UTC |
| Location | 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qvlewi |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.2 | 1 km | Aug 24, 03:38 UTC | 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 1 km | Aug 26, 01:19 UTC | 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 1 km | Aug 25, 19:21 UTC | 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 1 km | Aug 25, 18:31 UTC | 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 1 km | Aug 25, 22:39 UTC | 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 1 km | Aug 25, 16:56 UTC | 232 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.