WEAK53 PAAQ 180632

TIBAK1



Tsunami Information Statement Number 1

NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK

1032 PM AKDT Tue May 17 2022



...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      5.6

 * Origin Time    2228 AKDT May 17 2022

                  2328  PDT May 17 2022

                  0628  UTC May 18 2022

 * Coordinates    51.1 North 178.6 East

 * Depth          22 miles

 * Location       35 miles SW of Amchitka, Alaska

                  210 miles SW 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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