ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK—According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 6.2 magnitude quake occurred close to Sand Point Sunday afternoon.

The tremor devastated the area at 10:28 p.m. (2:28 p.m. local time). It occurred at a depth of 29 miles with the epicenter situated roughly 50 miles south-southeast of Sand Point.

The National Tsunami Center has released a Tsunami statement in connection with the earthquake. For the latest updates, please visit tsunami.gov.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 22 reports via its online form from people who say they felt the tremor. Moderate to strong shaking has been detected and residents reported feeling the earthquake in several cities, including Chignik Lagoon, King Cove and Sand Point 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 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