False Pass, Alaska — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck off the Alaska Peninsula on Thursday evening, shaking a remote stretch of the Aleutian Island chain south of False Pass.

What happened: The quake hit at 8:35 p.m. CT on Thursday, November 5, centered about 86 miles south-southeast of False Pass, Alaska, at a depth of about 17 miles below the surface. The U.S. Geological Survey lists the magnitude at 4.7.

Impacts: Shaking in the area was weak, and no tsunami threat was issued. No damage has been reported. The quake struck in a remote offshore area, and no felt reports had been filed with the Geological Survey as of Thursday evening.

What to do:

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

- Stay away from windows and anything that could fall.

- After the shaking stops, check your home for gas leaks, broken glass, and other hazards before moving around.

- Expect aftershocks and be ready to drop, cover, and hold on again if one hits.

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