False Pass, Alaska — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in the waters south of False Pass, Alaska, on Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened:

The quake hit at 5:04 PM Central Time on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Its center was located about 147 kilometers, or roughly 91 miles, south-southeast of False Pass in the Aleutian Islands chain, at a depth of about 16 kilometers, or roughly 10 miles, below the surface.

Impacts:

The U.S. Geological Survey estimates shaking from this quake was light in the area near the center, and no reports of shaking have come in so far. No damage has been reported. The survey reports no tsunami threat from this earthquake, and its alert level for the event is green, the lowest level.

What to do:

- If you ever feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops.

- Stay away from windows, heavy furniture, and anything that could fall.

- After a quake, check for hazards such as gas leaks, broken glass, and damaged walls before moving around.

- Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a larger quake in the hours and days after.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 5, 2026.