ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK — Thursday afternoon, a 5.6 magnitude quake was detected near Sand Point, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 4:30 a.m. (5:30 p.m. local time), with its epicenter situated about 58 miles south-southeast of Sand Point and a depth of 22 miles. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.7 but later downgraded to 5.6.

In response to the earthquake, the National Tsunami Center issued a Tsunami statement. For the most recent details, please check tsunami.gov.

Did you feel it?

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

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 58 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