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

At 8:37 p.m. (9:37 a.m. local time), the region was hit by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 12 miles, with its epicenter near 2025 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?

Those who experienced the tremor are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 154 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they experienced the earthquake. Moderate to strong shaking has been recorded and people reported feeling the earthquake in a number of cities, including Douglas, Wasilla, Chugiak, Eagle River and Girdwood 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