False Pass, Alaska — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck offshore of the Aleutian Islands early this morning.

What happened: The quake hit at 7:03 AM Central time (4:03 AM Alaska time), about 158 kilometers south of False Pass, at a depth of roughly 20 kilometers beneath the ocean floor.

Impacts: No shaking reports have been filed with the USGS, and no tsunami was generated. The epicenter sits far offshore in a remote stretch of the Aleutian chain, and no damage has been reported.

What to do:

- If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops.

- Check your home for hazards like cracked walls or gas leaks after any quake you feel.

- Expect the possibility of aftershocks and know your safe spots.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 21, 2026. Reported by TNW News.