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M4.1 Depth: 46.6 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 238 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-04 03:08:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 03:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near 238 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
46.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 03:08:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.89890, 176.32260
Temperature
3.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.6 km
Shallow
46.6 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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