M6.8 earthquake - 95 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck 95 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska on 22 Feb 1935, 17:06 UTC at a depth of 30 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.