WEAK53 PAAQ 131306 TIBAK1 Tsunami Information Statement Number 3 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 506 AM PST Sun Nov 13 2016 UPDATES ------- * There are no updates in this message ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA... EVALUATION ---------- * 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 ------------------------------------------- * Magnitude 7.9 * Origin Time 0203 AKST Nov 13 2016 0303 PST Nov 13 2016 1103 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 -------------------------------------- * 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. $$