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M4.2 Depth: 57.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 242 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-04 21:11:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 21:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 242 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
57.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 21:11:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.03420, 176.49980
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.2 km
Shallow
57.2 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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