ALEUTIANS WEST CENSUS AREA, AK — the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.5 magnitude quake occurred near Adak Friday night.

At 9:14 a.m. (9:14 p.m. local time), the region was shaken by a tremor. The earthquake struck at a depth of 48 miles, with its epicenter roughly 163 miles west of Adak.

A Tsunami statement regarding the quake has been issued by the National Tsunami Center. For the latest information, visit tsunami.gov.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the tremor by filling out their Felt Report form.

Earthquakes past week

Over the last week, there have been three quakes of magnitude 5.5 or above centered nearby. The largest one was a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit in the same area one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey