WEAK53 PAAQ 151220
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
520 AM PDT Tue Aug 15 2023

...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT...

EVALUATION
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 * There is NO tsunami danger from this earthquake.


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      4.5
 * Origin Time    0415 AKDT Aug 15 2023
                  0515  PDT Aug 15 2023
                  1215  UTC Aug 15 2023
 * Coordinates    52.9 North 131.7 West
 * Depth          12 miles
 * Location       25 miles S of Sandspit, Haida Gwaii
                  115 miles SW of Prince Rupert, British Columbia


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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 * Further information will be issued by the United States
   Geological Survey (earthquake.usgs.gov) or the appropriate
   regional seismic network.

 * 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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