M5.2 earthquake — 106 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska
A moderate magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred 106 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska on Jul 14, 2026 at 12:12 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 34 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 33.7 km |
| Coordinates | 54.050, -162.527 |
| Time | Jul 14, 12:12 UTC |
| Location | 106 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000t0b5 |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 74 km | Jul 31, 17:15 UTC | 92 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 84 km | Aug 3, 12:40 UTC | 24 km SE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 99 km | Jul 29, 16:44 UTC | 87 km SE of King Cove, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 121 km | Aug 2, 16:42 UTC | 39 km E of King Cove, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 128 km | Aug 3, 23:55 UTC | 211 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 132 km | Aug 3, 04:52 UTC | 137 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.