M4.8 earthquake — 127 km S of False Pass, Alaska
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 127 km S of False Pass, Alaska on Oct 1, 2026 at 14:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 53.723, -163.724 |
| Time | Oct 1, 14:46 UTC |
| Location | 127 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tyuf |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 21 km | Sep 28, 20:13 UTC | 120 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 40 km | Sep 26, 06:04 UTC | 123 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 59 km | Sep 28, 07:16 UTC | 83 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 87 km | Sep 28, 05:57 UTC | 91 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 110 km | Sep 28, 11:03 UTC | 60 km SE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 174 km | Sep 29, 10:24 UTC | 64 km SE of King Cove, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.