M6.2 earthquake - 192 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 192 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska on 15 Nov 1936, 22:20 UTC at a depth of 15 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.