WEXX32 PAAQ 212140
TIBATE

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
540 PM AST Tue Aug 21 2018

...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST,
   GULF OF MEXICO STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA...

EVALUATION
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 * There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of 
   Mexico states, or the eastern coast of Canada. 

 * Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis 
   dangerous to shorelines near the source. 

 * An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below. 


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

 * Magnitude      7.0
 * Origin Time    1732  EDT Aug 21 2018
                  1732  AST Aug 21 2018
                  1632  CDT Aug 21 2018
                  2132  UTC Aug 21 2018
 * Coordinates    10.4 North 62.7 West
 * Depth          54 miles
 * Location       near the coast of Venezuela


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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 * 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. 

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