M5.00 Earthquake – 248 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska

20 September 2026, 21:06 UTC · 3 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck 248 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska on 20 September 2026, 21:06 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
248 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska
Date & time
20 September 2026, 21:06 UTC
Coordinates
52.6966, -162.4693
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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