ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK—According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 6.2 magnitude quake occurred near Sand Point Sunday afternoon.

The tremor rocked the area at 10:28 p.m. (2:28 p.m. local time). It occurred at a depth of 29 miles with the epicenter situated roughly 50 miles south-southeast of 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?

Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 19 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they felt the tremor. Moderate to strong shaking has been recorded and residents reported experiencing the earthquake in multiple cities, including Chignik Lagoon, King Cove and Sand Point 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