WEAK53 PAAQ 171100 TIBAK1 Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 300 AM PST Sat Dec 17 2016 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA... EVALUATION ---------- * Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis potentially dangerous to coasts outside the source region. * The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center is analyzing the event to determine the level of danger. * More information will be issued as it becomes available. * This earthquake has the potential to generate a destructive tsunami in the source region. PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS --------------------------------- * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment and changes may occur. * Magnitude 8.0 * Origin Time 0151 AKST Dec 17 2016 0251 PST Dec 17 2016 1051 UTC Dec 17 2016 * Coordinates 4.5 South 153.6 East * Depth 45 miles * Location in the New Ireland region, PNG ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE -------------------------------------- * Refer to the internet site ntwc.arh.noaa.gov for additional information. * Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska should refer to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages at ptwc.weather.gov. * Messages will be issued hourly to keep you informed of the progress of this event. $$