WEAK53 PAAQ 141844
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
944 AM AKST Wed Dec 14 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      6.1
 * Origin Time    0940 AKST Dec 14 2022
                  1040  PST Dec 14 2022
                  1840  UTC Dec 14 2022
 * Coordinates    51.6 North 178.6 East
 * Depth          50 miles
 * Location       20 miles NW of Amchitka, Alaska
                  205 miles W 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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