2.9
Earthquake Details: 237 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
Aug 22, 2026, 18:42:18
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near 237 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on Aug 22, 2026 at 18:42:18. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance129
Latitude51.8398
Longitude176.2658
Event IDus6000tn8n
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Aug 31, 2026, 14:44:35 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 22, 2026, 18:42:18
- UTC
- Aug 22, 2026, 18:42:18 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 31, 2026, 14:44 UTC.
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