WEAK53 PAAQ 171132
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
432 AM PDT Sun Sep 17 2023

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

EVALUATION
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 * An earthquake has occurred; a tsunami is not expected.


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      5.8
 * Origin Time    0328 AKDT Sep 17 2023
                  0428  PDT Sep 17 2023
                  1128  UTC Sep 17 2023
 * Coordinates    51.1 North 129.8 West
 * Depth          7 miles
 * Location       130 miles NW of Port Alice, British Columbia
                  225 miles S 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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