Tsunami Bulletin Issued by NWS
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WEXX32 PAAQ 220055
TIBATE
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
855 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 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 7.1
* Origin Time 2045 EDT Aug 21 2021
1945 CDT Aug 21 2021
0845 AST Aug 21 2021
0045 UTC Aug 22 2021
* Coordinates 60.3 South 24.4 West
* Depth 6 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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