ALEUTIANS WEST CENSUS AREA, AK — A 5.8 magnitude quake occurred close to Attu Station on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor jolted the area at 2:15 p.m. (2:15 a.m. local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was about 145 miles east-southeast of Attu Station and occurred at a depth of 6 miles. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.6 event, but later upgraded it to 5.8.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Tremors last week

In the past week, the region has experienced seven quakes with a magnitude 2.5 or higher. The largest, measuring 4.5, struck the same region on May 5.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey