WEAK53 PAAQ 172151
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
251 PM PDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...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      4.8
 * Origin Time    1346 AKDT Apr 17 2024
                  1446  PDT Apr 17 2024
                  2146  UTC Apr 17 2024
 * Coordinates    50.2 North 129.9 West
 * Depth          7 miles
 * Location       120 miles W of Port Alice, British Columbia
                  285 miles S of Prince Rupert, British Columbia


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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