WEXX32 PAAQ 021809
TIBATE
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
209 PM EDT Fri May 2 2025
...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST,
GULF OF AMERICA STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA...
EVALUATION
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* There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of
America states, or the eastern coast of Canada.
* 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 6.6
* Origin Time 1359 EDT May 02 2025
1259 CDT May 02 2025
0159 AST May 02 2025
1759 UTC May 02 2025
* Coordinates 57.3 South 67.3 West
* Depth 28 miles
* Location near the Drake Passage, south of South America
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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