WEAK53 PAAQ 120749
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
1049 PM AKST Thu Jan 11 2024

...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      5.9
 * Origin Time    2246 AKST Jan 11 2024
                  2346  PST Jan 11 2024
                  0746  UTC Jan 12 2024
 * Coordinates    56.4 North 135.8 West
 * Depth          4 miles
 * Location       55 miles SW of Sitka, Alaska
                  145 miles SW of Juneau, Alaska


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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