WEXX32 PAAQ 220055 TIBATE Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 855 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST, GULF OF MEXICO STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA... EVALUATION ---------- * 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 --------------------------------- * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur. * Magnitude 7.1 * Origin Time 2045 EDT Aug 21 2021 1945 CDT Aug 21 2021 0845 AST Aug 21 2021 0045 UTC Aug 22 2021 * Coordinates 60.3 South 24.4 West * Depth 6 miles * Location in the South Sandwich Islands region, South Atlantic Ocean ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE -------------------------------------- * 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. $$