ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK—According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 7.3 magnitude quake occurred close to Sand Point Wednesday morning.

The tremor rocked the area at 8:37 p.m. (9:37 a.m. local time). It occurred at a depth of 12 miles with the epicenter located about 54 miles south of Sand Point.

A Tsunami statement regarding the earthquake has been issued by the National Tsunami Center. For the latest information, visit tsunami.gov.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 45 online responses from individuals indicating that they felt the tremor. Light to moderate shaking was registered, and people in several cities—such as Chugiak, Eagle River and Anchorage—reported experiencing the earthquake, 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 40 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