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

A tremor devastated 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.

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

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the tremor, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 9 online responses from individuals indicating that they felt the earthquake. The USGS DYFI report shows that residents in a few cities, such as Chignik Lagoon and Sand Point, felt weak shaking from 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