ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK—Wednesday morning, a 7.3 magnitude quake was registered near Sand Point, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 8:37 p.m. (9:37 a.m. local time), the region was hit by a tremor. The earthquake slammed at a depth of 12 miles, with its epicenter about 54 miles south of Sand Point.

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 noticed the tremor by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has received 63 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they felt the earthquake. Light to moderate shaking has been recorded and people reported experiencing the earthquake in multiple cities, including Chugiak, Eagle River, Girdwood and Anchorage based on the USGS DYFI report.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick masonry and reinforced masonry construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake 40 km northwest of this event struck UK on May 13, 1993 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 1,000 at intensity V and 1,000 at intensity VII, with no reported fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey