Update: 5.0 magnitude earthquake reported close to False Pass, AK on Oct. 29

Published Oct 29, 2026

ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK — A 5.0 magnitude quake jolted close to False Pass on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 8:14 p.m. (9:14 a.m. local time). The epicenter was approximately 89 miles south of False Pass, at a depth of 10 miles. Seismologists first reported it as a 4.8 event, but later upgraded it to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.

Last week’s quake

There was another tremor of magnitude 4.0 centered near False Pass on Oct. 22.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey