Tsunami Bulletin Issued by NWS
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WEXX32 PAAQ 121850
TIBATE
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
250 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021
...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST,
GULF OF MEXICO STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA...
EVALUATION
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* There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of
Mexico states, or the eastern coast of Canada.
* Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis
dangerous to shorelines near the source.
* An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below.
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 7.6
* Origin Time 1433EDT Aug 12 2021
1333CDT Aug 12 2021
0233AST Aug 12 2021
1833UTC Aug 12 2021
* Coordinates 57.4 South 24.8 West
* Depth 48 miles
* Location in the South Sandwich Islands region, South
Atlantic Ocean
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.
* 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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