ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK—the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.3 magnitude quake occurred near Sand Point Thursday afternoon.

A tremor shook the region at 2:09 a.m. (3:09 p.m. local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located roughly 57 miles south-southeast of Sand Point and occurred at a depth of 18 miles.

The National Tsunami Center issued a Tsunami statement related to the quake, please visit tsunami.gov for the latest information.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the tremor are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey