M2.7 earthquake — 281 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 281 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on Aug 19, 2026 at 23:52 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 51.853, 176.978 |
| Time | Aug 19, 23:52 UTC |
| Location | 281 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tm1f |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 4 km | Aug 18, 04:05 UTC | 277 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 4 km | Aug 18, 00:47 UTC | 278 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 6 km | Aug 18, 10:27 UTC | 276 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 6 km | Aug 18, 12:24 UTC | 276 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 6 km | Aug 18, 06:03 UTC | 277 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 8 km | Aug 18, 10:58 UTC | 274 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.