M6.3 earthquake - 76 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 76 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska on 30 Jan 1925, 17:28 UTC at a depth of 28 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.