WEAK53 PAAQ 082248
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
248 PM AKDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT...

EVALUATION
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 * There is NO tsunami danger from this earthquake.


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      5.0
 * Origin Time    1442 AKDT Mar 08 2026
                  1542  PDT Mar 08 2026
                  2242  UTC Mar 08 2026
 * Coordinates    51.9 North 176.2 East
 * Depth          1 miles
 * Location       30 miles SE of Buldir I., Alaska
                  305 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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