According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 7.3 magnitude quake occurred close to 2025 Sand Point Wednesday morning.

A tremor slammed the area at 8:37 p.m. (9:37 a.m. local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located near 2025 Sand Point and occurred at a depth of 12 miles.

The National Tsunami Center has released a Tsunami statement in connection with the quake. For the latest updates, please visit tsunami.gov.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the tremor, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 179 online responses from individuals indicating that they felt the earthquake. The USGS DYFI report indicates that strong shaking was recorded, with residents in Douglas, Wasilla, Chugiak, Eagle River and Girdwood among those who felt 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake 40 km northwest of this event struck UK on May 13, 1993 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 1,000 at intensity V and 1,000 at intensity VII, with no reported fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey