A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Rat Islands in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska on May 6, 2026, at 14:15 UTC.
The seismic event occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. According to a preliminary report reviewed by a seismologist, the epicenter was located 147.5 miles east-southeast of Attu Station, Alaska.
No immediate damage was reported in the preliminary data provided by the Alaska Earthquake Center.