Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
262 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
M3.7 Earthquake near 262 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On September 7, 2026 at 01:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 262 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
2aed2271d780c93a73a586d3aebd5f459e044a1c
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-07 01:02:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.66650,
176.52260
Temperature
9.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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