WEXX32 PAAQ 220235
TIBATE

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
1035 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST,
   GULF OF AMERICA STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA...

EVALUATION
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 * Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis 
   potentially dangerous to coasts outside the source region. 

 * The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center is analyzing 
   the event to determine the level of danger. 

 * More information will be issued as it becomes available. 

 * This earthquake has the potential to generate a destructive 
   tsunami in the source region. 


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      8.0
 * Origin Time    2216  EDT Aug 21 2025
                  2116  CDT Aug 21 2025
                  1016  AST 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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 * 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. 

 * Messages will be issued hourly to keep you informed of the 
   progress of this event. 

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