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

The tremor, which struck the area at 10:28 p.m. (2:28 p.m. local time), was centered roughly 50 miles south-southeast of Sand Point. It occurred at a depth of 29 miles.

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

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 22 online responses from individuals saying that they experienced the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, moderate to strong shaking was recorded and people in multiple cities—including Chignik Lagoon, King Cove and Sand Point—reported feeling 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