ALEUTIANS WEST CENSUS AREA, AK — A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Nikolski on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which jolted the area at 12:39 p.m. (1:39 a.m. local time), was centered roughly 57 miles south-southwest of Nikolski. It occurred at a depth of 22 miles. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.3 event, but later downgraded it to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

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

Quakes past week

Over the last week, 59 tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above have been detected in the area. The biggest, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake, was reported in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey