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

The tremor shook the area at 8:37 p.m. (9:37 a.m. local time). It occurred at a depth of 12 miles with the epicenter located near 2025 Sand Point.

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

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 165 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they felt the tremor. The USGS DYFI report indicates that moderate to strong shaking was detected, with people in Douglas, Wasilla, Chugiak, Eagle River and Girdwood among those who felt 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