ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK—A 7.3 magnitude quake was recorded near Sand Point Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor rocked at 8:37 p.m. (9:37 a.m. local time), with its epicenter located about 54 miles south of Sand Point and a depth of 12 miles.

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

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 123 responses on its online form so far, from people indicating they felt the tremor. Moderate to strong shaking has been detected and residents reported feeling the earthquake in a number of cities, including Douglas, Chugiak, Eagle River, Girdwood and Anchorage according to 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