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M5.0 earthquake - 92 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska

3082 d ago · 9 May 2018, 15:00 UTC 92 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska

A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.

What happened

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck 92 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska on 9 May 2018, 15:00 UTC at a depth of 45 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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