According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 7.3 magnitude quake occurred close to 2025 Sand Point Wednesday morning.

The tremor slammed at 8:37 p.m. (9:37 a.m. local time), with its epicenter situated near 2025 Sand Point and a depth of 12 miles.

A Tsunami statement regarding the earthquake 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 quake by filling out their Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 178 online responses from individuals saying that they felt the tremor. The USGS DYFI report indicates that strong shaking was registered, with residents in Douglas, Wasilla, Chugiak, Eagle River and Girdwood 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