WEAK53 PAAQ 220341
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
841 PM PDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...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      7.5
 * Origin Time    1816 AKDT Aug 21 2025
                  1916  PDT Aug 21 2025
                  0216  UTC Aug 22 2025
 * Coordinates    60.4 South 62.0 West
 * Depth          6 miles
 * Location       near the Drake Passage, south of South America


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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