WEAK53 PAAQ 171141 TIBAK1 Tsunami Information Statement Number 2 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 341 AM PST Sat Dec 17 2016 UPDATES ------- * Revised magnitude * Revised forecast information ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA... EVALUATION ---------- * No tsunami threat exists for the areas listed above. * Some of the areas listed above may experience non-damaging sea level changes. PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS - UPDATED ------------------------------------------- * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment and changes may occur. * Magnitude 7.9 * Origin Time 0151 AKST Dec 17 2016 0251 PST Dec 17 2016 1051 UTC Dec 17 2016 * Coordinates 4.5 South 153.6 East * Depth 45 miles * Location in the New Ireland region, PNG ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE -------------------------------------- * 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. * This will be the final U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center message for this event unless additional information becomes available. $$