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M7.1 earthquake - 231 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska

Name: M7.1 earthquake - 231 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska
Start: 1990-11-06T20:14:29.74+00:00
Location: 231 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska

13128 d ago · 6 Nov 1990, 20:14 UTC 231 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck 231 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska on 6 Nov 1990, 20:14 UTC at a depth of 25 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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