M3.7 earthquake - 35 km SW of False Pass, Alaska
12 h ago · 17 Oct 2026, 16:34 UTC 35 km SW of False Pass, Alaska
What happened
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck 35 km SW of False Pass, Alaska on 17 Oct 2026, 16:34 UTC at a depth of 142 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Minor. Often felt indoors as a light jolt or rattle. Damage is very unlikely. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 19:30 UTC
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