WEXX32 PAAQ 121850
TIBATE

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
250 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST,
   GULF OF MEXICO STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA...

EVALUATION
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 * 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
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 * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary
   assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur.

 * Magnitude      7.6
 * Origin Time    1433  EDT Aug 12 2021
                  1333  CDT Aug 12 2021
                  0233  AST Aug 12 2021
                  1833  UTC Aug 12 2021
 * Coordinates    57.4 South 24.8 West
 * Depth          48 miles
 * Location       in the South Sandwich Islands region, South Atlantic Ocean


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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 * 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. 

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