M5.0 Earthquake Strikes Near False Pass, Alaska

False Pass, Alaska — A magnitude 5.0 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 12:14 p.m. Alaska time (3:14 p.m. Central time) on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Its center was about 89 miles south of False Pass, in the Aleutian Islands region, at a depth of about 10 miles below the surface. The USGS lists the quake as reviewed, with an estimated shaking intensity of III, which means weak shaking.

Impacts:

The USGS feed listed no felt reports for this quake at the time of this report, and no damage reports were included in the USGS listing. The USGS feed indicated no tsunami warning for this earthquake. Aftershocks are possible after a quake of this size, and residents in the region should stay alert for further shaking.

What to do:

- If you 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 the shaking stops, check yourself and those around you for injuries and check your home for hazards such as gas leaks, broken glass, and damaged wiring.

- Be ready for aftershocks, and do not re-enter a damaged building until it has been checked.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 29, 2026.