ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK—A 6.2 magnitude quake was registered near Sand Point Sunday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor struck the area at 10:28 p.m. (2:28 p.m. local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated about 50 miles south-southeast of Sand Point and occurred at a depth of 29 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?

If you felt the tremor, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 24 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they felt the earthquake. According to the USGS DYFI report, moderate shaking was recorded and people in several cities—including Chignik Lagoon, King Cove and Sand Point—reported experiencing 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 67 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