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

It was reported that a tremor hit the region at 10:28 p.m. (2:28 p.m. local time). The epicenter was located about 50 miles south-southeast of Sand Point, at a depth of 29 miles.

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 felt the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 12 online responses from individuals saying that they felt the tremor. Moderate to strong shaking has been recorded and residents reported experiencing the earthquake in a couple of cities, including Chignik Lagoon 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