YAKUTAT CITY AND BOROUGH, AK — Sunday afternoon, a 5.0 magnitude quake was reported near Yakutat, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit at 11:50 p.m. (4:50 p.m. local time), with its epicenter situated roughly 67 miles north of Yakutat and a depth of just 1 mile. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.1 event, but later downgraded it to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has received 5 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they experienced the quake.

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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey