A 5.3 magnitude quake was recorded close to Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands Saturday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook the area at 5:03 a.m. (8:03 p.m. local time). It occurred at a depth of 56 miles with the epicenter located of Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.4 but later downgraded to 5.3.

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 experienced the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS 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
There were no earthquakes with significant population exposure to shaking within a 400 km radius of this event.

Last week’s tremor

Last week, one more quake with a magnitude 3.2 was registered in the region. It too was detected near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, three days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey