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

The tremor struck the area at 8:37 p.m. (9:37 a.m. local time). It occurred at a depth of 12 miles with the epicenter located about 54 miles south of Sand Point.

The National Tsunami Center has released a Tsunami statement in connection with the earthquake. For the latest updates, please visit tsunami.gov.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 113 online responses from individuals indicating that they experienced the tremor. The USGS DYFI report indicates that moderate to strong shaking was recorded, with residents in Douglas, Chugiak, Eagle River, Girdwood and Anchorage among those who felt the earthquake.

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