5.1
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M5.1 earthquake - 47 km WSW of Attu Station, Alaska
3356 d ago · 8 Aug 2017, 21:46 UTC 47 km WSW 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 5.1 earthquake struck 47 km WSW of Attu Station, Alaska on 8 Aug 2017, 21:46 UTC at a depth of 39 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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