Update: Earthquake hits region near Attu Station, AK on March 4 – 5.4 magnitude detected

Published Mar 25, 2026

ALEUTIANS WEST CENSUS AREA, AK — A 5.4 magnitude quake occurred close to Attu Station on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor struck the area at 1:26 p.m. (1:26 a.m. local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was roughly 141 miles east-southeast of Attu Station and occurred at a depth of 6 miles.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Earthquakes past week

15 tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above have been registered in the region over the last week. The largest one was a 5.3 earthquake that shook the same area on Mar. 3.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey