M4.1 Earthquake 230 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — March 4, 2026
2026-03-04 22:14:56 UTC (2026-03-04) · approx. 10:14 AM UTC+12 local
On March 4, 2026 at 22:14 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 230 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska, at a depth of 8.8 km and coordinates 52.3868°, 176.5077°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred 3 days ago near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 52 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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
176.5077°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Attu Station, Alaska?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 230 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on March 4, 2026 at 22:14 UTC had a depth of 8.8 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.0 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.1 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred earlier near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sgu3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 4, 2026). M4.1 Earthquake 230 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — March 4, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sgu3/