WEAK53 PAAQ 310239
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
539 PM AKST Sun Dec 30 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      5.8
 * Origin Time    1736 AKST Dec 30 2018
                  1836  PST Dec 30 2018
                  0236  UTC Dec 31 2018
 * Coordinates    54.3 North 161.4 West
 * Depth          21 miles
 * Location       80 miles SW of Sand Point, Alaska
                  640 miles SW of Anchorage, 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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