ALEUTIANS WEST CENSUS AREA, AK — A 5.1 magnitude quake was detected near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which struck the area at 11:09 p.m. (2:09 p.m. local time), was centered of Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands. It occurred at a depth of 84 miles. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.3 event, but later downgraded it to 5.1.

The National Tsunami Center issued a Tsunami statement related to the earthquake, please visit tsunami.gov for the latest information.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Three earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above have been reported in the region over the last week. The most significant was a 5.3 magnitude earthquake that hit in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey