WEAK53 PAAQ 131226
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 2
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
426 AM PST Sun Nov 13 2016

UPDATES
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 * Revised magnitude


...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR ALASKA, BRITISH
   COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA...

EVALUATION
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 * Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis
   potentially dangerous to coasts outside the source region.

 * The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center is analyzing
   the event to determine the level of danger.

 * More information will be issued as it becomes available.

 * This earthquake has the potential to generate a destructive
   tsunami in the source region.


PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS - UPDATED
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 * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary
   assessment and changes may occur.

 * Magnitude      7.9
 * Origin Time    0232 AKST Nov 13 2016
                  0332  PST Nov 13 2016
                  1132  UTC Nov 13 2016
 * Coordinates    42.8 South 173.4 East
 * Depth          6 miles
 * Location       near South Island, New Zealand


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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 * Refer to the internet site ntwc.arh.noaa.gov for
   additional information.

 * Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon, 
   Washington, British Columbia and Alaska should refer to the 
   Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages at ptwc.weather.gov.

 * Messages will be issued hourly to keep you informed of the
   progress of this event.

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