M4.2 Earthquake 180 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska — February 18, 2026
2026-02-18 14:16:16 UTC (2026-02-18) · approx. 2:16 AM UTC+12 local
On February 18, 2026 at 14:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 180 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 51.3186°, 174.0564°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Earthquake Details
174.0564°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Attu Station, Alaska?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 180 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska on February 18, 2026 at 14:16 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s9yx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 18, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 180 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska — February 18, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s9yx/