YAKUTAT CITY AND BOROUGH, AK — the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.3 magnitude quake occurred close to Yakutat Thursday night.

A tremor hit the area at 6:54 a.m. (11:54 p.m. local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 70 miles north-northwest of Yakutat and occurred at a depth of just 3 miles.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 6 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they felt the tremor. The USGS DYFI report indicates that several residents in and around the Whitehorse area experienced weak shaking during 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.

Quakes past week

Last week, there have been 28 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater centered nearby. The strongest, a 5.7 magnitude quake, was detected in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey