Tsunami Bulletin Issued by NWS
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WEXX32 PAAQ 280006
TIBATE
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
806 PM EDT Tue Aug 27 2019
...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.
* Based on the depth of the earthquake, a tsunami is not
expected.
* 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 6.8
* Origin Time 1956 EDT Aug 27 2019
1856 CDT Aug 27 2019
0756 AST Aug 27 2019
2356 UTC Aug 27 2019
* Coordinates 60.3 South 26.8 West
* Depth 72 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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