Tsunami Bulletin Issued by NWS
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WEAK53 PAAQ 231441
TIBAK1
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
641 AM PST Tue Jan 23 2024
...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR ALASKA, BRITISH
COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA...
EVALUATION
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* There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. West Coast, British
Columbia, or Alaska.
* Based on earthquake information and historic tsunami records,
the earthquake is not expected to generate a tsunami.
* 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 6.5
* Origin Time 0534 AKST Jan 23 2024
0634 PST Jan 23 2024
1434 UTC Jan 23 2024
* Coordinates 17.9 South 167.8 East
* Depth 6 miles
* Location near the Vanuatu Islands
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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* Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.
* Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon, Washington,
British Columbia, and Alaska 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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