WEAK53 PAAQ 140044
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
444 PM PST Sun Nov 13 2016

...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR ALASKA, BRITISH
   COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA...

EVALUATION
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 * There is no tsunami danger for the areas listed above.

 * Based on earthquake information and historic tsunami records
   the earthquake was not sufficient to generate a tsunami.

 * An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below.


PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
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 * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary
   assessment and changes may occur.

 * Magnitude      6.8
 * Origin Time    1534 AKST Nov 13 2016
                  1634  PST Nov 13 2016
                  0034  UTC Nov 14 2016
 * Coordinates    42.7 South 173.4 East
 * Depth          6 miles
 * Location       near South Island, New Zealand


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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 * 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.

 * This will be the only U.S. National Tsunami Warning center
   message for this event unless additional information becomes
   available.

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