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M7.0 earthquake - 171 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska

Name: M7.0 earthquake - 171 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska
Start: 1953-01-05T07:48:28.6+00:00
Location: 171 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska

26947 d ago · 5 Jan 1953, 07:48 UTC 171 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck 171 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska on 5 Jan 1953, 07:48 UTC at a depth of 21 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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