Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
241 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
M4.3 Earthquake near 241 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On April 27, 2026 at 14:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 241 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
2daccad3091a19b5a901d33789e74b02c8fa9961
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 14:01:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.15010,
176.55470
Temperature
2.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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