Was there an earthquake near False Pass, Alaska?

Yes. USGS reports a magnitude 5 earthquake 143 km south of False Pass at 12:14 PM AKDT on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Is there a tsunami threat from the False Pass earthquake?

USGS did not flag a tsunami threat for this earthquake. It was centered at a depth of 15.6 km.

How strong was the shaking from the earthquake near False Pass?

USGS lists estimated shaking at intensity 3 for this magnitude 5 earthquake. No one has submitted felt reports to USGS in the data available.

Magnitude 5 earthquake near False Pass, Alaska: Oct 29, 2026

Key facts

Magnitude: 5 (mww)
Location: 143 km S of False Pass, Alaska
Time: 12:14 PM AKDT, Thursday, October 29, 2026
Depth: 15.6 km
Estimated shaking: intensity 3 (USGS ShakeMap)
Tsunami: No tsunami flag from USGS

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What to do

If shaking starts, Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay where you are until the shaking stops. Expect aftershocks.

After shaking stops, check for gas leaks and damage. Stay out of damaged buildings.

Context

USGS data show 399 earthquakes of magnitude 4 or greater within 100 km of this location since 2000. Of those, 48 were magnitude 5 or greater. This counts only earthquakes recorded by USGS in that area and period.

This means a magnitude 5 earthquake is not unusual for this part of the Alaska coast. The counts do not predict what will happen next.

History here

USGS records 399 earthquakes of magnitude 4 or more within 100 km of this epicenter since 2000, 48 of them magnitude 5 or more.

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Questions

Was there an earthquake near False Pass, Alaska?: Yes. USGS reports a magnitude 5 earthquake 143 km south of False Pass at 12:14 PM AKDT on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Is there a tsunami threat from the False Pass earthquake?: USGS did not flag a tsunami threat for this earthquake. It was centered at a depth of 15.6 km.
How strong was the shaking from the earthquake near False Pass?: USGS lists estimated shaking at intensity 3 for this magnitude 5 earthquake. No one has submitted felt reports to USGS in the data available.

Sources

USGS: M 5 143 km S of False Pass, Alaska usgs.gov
USGS earthquake catalog (history count) usgs.gov

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