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

The tremor slammed the area at 8:37 p.m. (9:37 a.m. local time). It occurred at a depth of 12 miles with the epicenter situated near 2025 Sand Point.

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?

If you felt the quake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 184 online responses from individuals saying that they experienced the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, strong shaking was registered and residents in cities such as Douglas, Wasilla, Chugiak, Eagle River and Girdwood reported experiencing 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