WEAK53 PAAQ 171629
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
829 AM AKDT Tue Mar 17 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      5.2
 * Origin Time    0822 AKDT Mar 17 2026
                  0922  PDT Mar 17 2026
                  1622  UTC Mar 17 2026
 * Coordinates    52.1 North 176.1 East
 * Depth          1 miles
 * Location       15 miles SE of Buldir I., Alaska
                  310 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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