M5.0 earthquake: False Pass, Alaska
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near False Pass, Alaska on September 20, 2026. It was recorded at 09:06 PM UTC at a depth of 16 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mb · Moderate
Depth
16 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
09:06:20 PM
September 20, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 33 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.5 earthquake on May 3, 2010.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 20, 2026 earthquake near False Pass, Alaska?
The earthquake occurred near False Pass, Alaska at 52.711° N, 162.460° W, at a depth of 16 km.
How strong was the earthquake near False Pass, Alaska?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near False Pass, Alaska?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.