ALEUTIANS WEST CENSUS AREA, AK — A 5.3 magnitude quake occurred close to Nikolski on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 6:45 p.m. (7:45 a.m. local time), with its epicenter roughly 65 miles south-southwest of Nikolski and a depth of 6 miles.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Last week, the area has experienced 71 tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above. The strongest, a 6.3 magnitude quake, hit the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey