5.0
Earthquake Details: 244 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska
Sep 20, 2026, 21:06:20
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred near 244 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska on Sep 20, 2026 at 21:06:20. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance385
Latitude52.7316
Longitude-162.4841
Event IDus7000tit6
Magnitude5.0
Updated:Sep 25, 2026, 21:16:23 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 20, 2026, 21:06:20
- UTC
- Sep 20, 2026, 21:06:20 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby event sequence · 12
M4.086 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM4.085 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM2.995 km S of Sand Point, AlaskaBeforeM3.296 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM2.995 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM2.895 km SSE of Sand Point, AlaskaBeforeM2.990 km S of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.655 km SE of Chignik, AlaskaBeforeM4.7234 km SSE of False Pass, AlaskaAfterM3.553 km SE of Sand Point, AlaskaAfterM3.8151 km S of False Pass, AlaskaAfterM3.5119 km ESE of Nikolski, AlaskaAfter
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 25, 2026, 21:16 UTC.
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