WEXX32 PAAQ 131236 TIBATE Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 836 AM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST, GULF OF AMERICA STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA... EVALUATION ---------- * There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of America states, or the eastern coast of Canada. * Based on the earthquake location near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a damaging tsunami is not expected. * An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below. PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS --------------------------------- * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur. * Magnitude 6.8 * Origin Time 0823 EDT Oct 13 2026 0723 CDT Oct 13 2026 0823 AST Oct 13 2026 1223 UTC Oct 13 2026 * Coordinates 0.2 South 19.2 West * Depth 6 miles * Location near the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE -------------------------------------- * 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. * This will be the only U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center message issued for this event unless additional information becomes available. $$