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

At 8:37 p.m. (9:37 a.m. local time), the region was devastated by a tremor. The earthquake struck at a depth of 12 miles, with its epicenter approximately 54 miles south of Sand Point.

A Tsunami statement regarding the quake has been issued by the National Tsunami Center. For the latest information, visit tsunami.gov.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the tremor by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 132 reports via its online form from people who say they felt the earthquake. Moderate to strong shaking has been registered and residents reported feeling the earthquake in a number of cities, such as Douglas, Chugiak, Eagle River, Girdwood and Anchorage according to the USGS DYFI report.

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