Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 70.1 km
- Source
- USGS
232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
M2.8 Earthquake near 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on August 25, 2026 at 16:02 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
c23a939f82d8f7b768952ac31779cb33fd8d2367
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
70.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 16:02:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.12300,
176.40500
Temperature
8.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
70.1 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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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