Wednesday morning, a 7.3 magnitude quake was registered near 2025 Sand Point, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 8:37 p.m. (9:37 a.m. local time), the region was shaken by a tremor. The earthquake devastated at a depth of 12 miles, with its epicenter near 2025 Sand Point.

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

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the tremor are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 179 responses on its online form so far, from people indicating they felt the earthquake. Strong shaking has been detected and residents reported feeling the earthquake in a number of cities, including Douglas, Wasilla, Chugiak, Eagle River and Girdwood 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