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WEXX32 PAAQ 232347
TIBATE

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
647 PM EST Sat Jan 23 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
---------------------------------

 * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary
   assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur.

 * Magnitude      7.3
 * Origin Time    1837  EST Jan 23 2021
                  1737  CST Jan 23 2021
                  0737  AST Jan 23 2021
                  2337  UTC Jan 23 2021
 * Coordinates    62.0 South 55.3 West
 * Depth          6 miles
 * Location       in the southwestern 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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