WEAK53 PAAQ 251653
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
853 AM AKDT Sat Aug 25 2018

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

EVALUATION
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 * An earthquake has occurred; a tsunami is not expected.


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

 * Magnitude      5.6
 * Origin Time    0850 AKDT Aug 25 2018
                  0950  PDT Aug 25 2018
                  1650  UTC Aug 25 2018
 * Coordinates    51.9 North 171.0 West
 * Depth          24 miles
 * Location       50 miles SE of Amukta Pass, Alaska
                  245 miles E of Adak, Alaska


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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 * Further information will be issued by the United States
   Geological Survey (earthquake.usgs.gov) or the appropriate
   regional seismic network.

 * 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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