WEXX32 PAAQ 281916 TIBATE Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 316 PM AST Tue Jan 28 2020 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST, GULF OF MEXICO STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA... EVALUATION ---------- * There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of Mexico states, or the eastern coast of Canada. * Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis dangerous to shorelines near the source. * An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below. PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS --------------------------------- * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur. * Magnitude 7.7 * Origin Time 1410 EST Jan 28 2020 0310 AST Jan 28 2020 1310 CST Jan 28 2020 1910 UTC Jan 28 2020 * Coordinates 19.3 North 78.8 West * Depth 6 miles * Location in the Cuba region ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE -------------------------------------- * Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information. * Caribbean coastal regions should refer to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages at tsunami.gov. * This will be the only U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center message issued for this event unless additional information becomes available. $$