ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK—A 7.3 magnitude quake was registered near Sand Point Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which hit the area at 8:37 p.m. (9:37 a.m. local time), was centered approximately 54 miles south of Sand Point. It occurred at a depth of 12 miles.

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

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the quake by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has received 102 responses on its online form so far, from people indicating they experienced the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, moderate to strong shaking was detected and residents in cities such as Chugiak, Eagle River, Girdwood and Anchorage reported experiencing 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