WEXX32 PAAQ 300646 TIBATE Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 146 AM EST Thu Nov 30 2017 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST, GULF OF MEXICO STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA... EVALUATION ---------- * There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of Mexico states, or the eastern coast of Canada. * Based on the earthquake location near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a damaging tsunami is not expected. * An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below. PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS --------------------------------- * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment and changes may occur. * Magnitude 6.5 * Origin Time 0133 EST Nov 30 2017 0033 CST Nov 30 2017 0233 AST Nov 30 2017 0633 UTC Nov 30 2017 * Coordinates 1.1 South 23.5 West * Depth 6 miles * Location near the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE -------------------------------------- * Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information. * Caribbean coastal regions 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. $$