ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK—A 5.4 magnitude quake was reported close to Sand Point around midday Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 8:42 p.m. (12:42 p.m. local time), the region was shaken by a tremor. The earthquake struck at a depth of 27 miles, with its epicenter approximately 58 miles south-southeast of Sand Point.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the quake by filling out their Felt Report form.

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 85 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