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

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

The National Tsunami Center issued a Tsunami statement related to the quake, please visit tsunami.gov for the latest information.

Did you feel it?

If you exparienced the tremor, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form. 115 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, reporting they felt the earthquake. 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