ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK—on Wednesday around midday, a 5.4 magnitude quake was reported near Sand Point, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which struck the area at 8:42 p.m. (12:42 p.m. local time), was centered approximately 58 miles south-southeast of Sand Point. It occurred at a depth of 27 miles.

Did you feel it?

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

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 85 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