M4.6 earthquake — 147 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 147 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska on Nov 5, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 16 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 16.1 km |
| Coordinates | 53.553, -162.950 |
| Time | Nov 5, 23:04 UTC |
| Location | 147 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000twd4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 12 km | Nov 1, 08:21 UTC | 155 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 12 km | Oct 30, 00:30 UTC | 135 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 20 km | Nov 1, 09:57 UTC | 128 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 90 km | Oct 31, 15:36 UTC | 73 km SE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 101 km | Oct 30, 19:32 UTC | 101 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 124 km | Oct 30, 13:29 UTC | 65 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.