M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-06-18 15:57:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 15:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 231 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 15:57:37 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.85070, 176.16680
Temperature
6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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