M5.6 Earthquake near 282 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska
About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.6 earthquake was recorded near 282 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska on January 15, 2026 at 08:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by USGS.
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Depth profile
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Kiska
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Little Sitkin
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