WEAK53 PAAQ 090112
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
612 PM PDT Sun Oct 8 2023

...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 U.S. West Coast, British 
   Columbia, or Alaska. 

 * Based on earthquake information and historic tsunami records, 
   the earthquake is not expected to generate a tsunami. 

 * An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below. 

 * This is being issued for situational awareness and as follow-up to PTWC's TIS sent at 2339 UTC 


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      5.0
 * Origin Time    1226 AKDT Oct 08 2023
                  1326  PDT Oct 08 2023
                  2026  UTC Oct 08 2023
 * Coordinates    29.7 North 139.9 East
 * Depth          1 miles
 * Location       south of Honshu, Japan

OBSERVATIONS
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Tosashimizu, Shikoku:   Maximum Tsunami Height: 0.9 ft, Time of Measurement 2310 UTC 
Mera, Japan:  		Maximum Tsunami Height: 0.5 ft, Time of Measurement 2239 UTC 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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 * Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information. 

 * Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon, Washington, 
   British Columbia, and Alaska 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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