M3.1 Earthquake 236 km E of Attu Station, Alaska — August 12, 2026
2026-08-12 21:16:18 UTC (2026-08-12) · approx. 9:16 AM UTC+12 local
On August 12, 2026 at 21:16 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 236 km E of Attu Station, Alaska, at a depth of 150.7 km and coordinates 52.5250°, 176.6404°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 83 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 24 days ago 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 25 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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176.6404°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Attu Station, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 236 km E of Attu Station, Alaska on August 12, 2026 at 21:16 UTC had a depth of 150.7 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.1 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 3.1 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred earlier 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tkcg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M3.1 Earthquake 236 km E of Attu Station, Alaska — August 12, 2026. Retrieved September 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tkcg/