The epicenter was located 87 km (54 miles) S of Sand Point (population 1 064), 965 km (600 miles) SW of Anchorage (population 291 247), and 985 km (613 miles) SW of Eagle River, Alaska.
1 000 people are estimated to have felt strong shaking.
A Tsunami Warning was issued for the Pacific coasts of South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula, from Kennedy Entrance (approximately 64 km / 40 miles southwest of Homer) to Unimak Pass (approximately 130 km / 80 miles northeast of Unalaska).
Tsunami activity was expected to begin at:
- Sand Point – 13:30 AKDT (21:30 UTC)
- Cold Bay – 14:25 AKDT (22:25 UTC)
- Kodiak – 14:40 AKDT (22:40 UTC)
The NWS National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) downgraded Tsunami Warning to Advisory at 13:44 AKDT.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
