ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK—A 6.2 magnitude quake was recorded near Sand Point Sunday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

It was reported that a tremor slammed the region at 10:28 p.m. (2:28 p.m. local time). The epicenter was located approximately 50 miles south-southeast of Sand Point, at a depth of 29 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. The agency has received 17 responses on its online form so far, from people indicating they experienced the tremor. Moderate to strong shaking was detected, with reports from Chignik Lagoon, King Cove and Sand Point among the cities where residents experienced the earthquake, 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 67 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