3.1
Earthquake Details: 236 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
Aug 20, 2026, 17:43:46
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred near 236 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on Aug 20, 2026 at 17:43:46. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 23.401 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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Technical Details
Depth23.401 km
Significance148
Latitude51.8819
Longitude176.2850
Event IDus6000tmpt
Magnitude3.1
Updated:Sep 1, 2026, 18:30:02 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 20, 2026, 17:43:46
- UTC
- Aug 20, 2026, 17:43:46 UTC
23.401 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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