WEAK53 PAAQ 210538
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
838 PM AKST Mon Feb 20 2023

...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    2035 AKST Feb 20 2023
                  2135  PST Feb 20 2023
                  0535  UTC Feb 21 2023
 * Coordinates    56.9 North 153.0 West
 * Depth          19 miles
 * Location       70 miles SW of Kodiak City, Alaska
                  320 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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