M6.6 earthquake - 216 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck 216 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska on 6 Jan 1906, 21:31 UTC at a depth of 35 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.