3.7
Earthquake Details: 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
Aug 20, 2026, 10:53:57
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred near 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on Aug 20, 2026 at 10:53:57. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 8.748 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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Technical Details
Depth8.748 km
Significance211
Latitude51.9652
Longitude176.3029
Event IDus6000tmmc
Magnitude3.7
Updated:Aug 27, 2026, 05:59:45 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 20, 2026, 10:53:57
- UTC
- Aug 20, 2026, 10:53:57 UTC
8.748 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 27, 2026, 05:59 UTC.
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