How strong was the 141 km S of False Pass, Alaska earthquake?
The 141 km S of False Pass, Alaska earthquake had a magnitude of 4.6 mb, classified as a "Light" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically felt by people nearby but rarely cause significant structural damage.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?
This earthquake struck at coordinates 53.5821N, 163.2480W, at a depth of 35.0 km. This intermediate depth can still produce significant shaking at the surface.
Did this earthquake trigger a tsunami warning?
No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake. Earthquakes below magnitude 6.5 rarely generate dangerous tsunamis, though localized effects are possible in rare cases.
How many people felt this earthquake?
No felt reports were submitted to the USGS for this earthquake. This may indicate the earthquake occurred in a remote area with few nearby residents, or the shaking was too minor to be widely noticed.
When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?
This earthquake occurred on June 1, 2025 at 07:41:06. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 326 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a relatively routine seismic event.