WEAK53 PAAQ 231954
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
1154 AM PST Mon Dec 23 2019

...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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 of the earthquake and changes may occur.

 * Magnitude      5.8
 * Origin Time    1050 AKST Dec 23 2019
                  1150  PST Dec 23 2019
                  1950  UTC Dec 23 2019
 * Coordinates    50.6 North 129.9 West
 * Depth          7 miles
 * Location       120 miles NW of Port Alice, British Columbia
                  260 miles S of Prince Rupert, British Columbia


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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