WEXX32 PAAQ 220235 TIBATE Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 1035 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST, GULF OF AMERICA STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA... EVALUATION ---------- * Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis potentially dangerous to coasts outside the source region. * The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center is analyzing the event to determine the level of danger. * More information will be issued as it becomes available. * This earthquake has the potential to generate a destructive tsunami in the source region. PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS --------------------------------- * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur. * Magnitude 8.0 * Origin Time 2216 EDT Aug 21 2025 2116 CDT Aug 21 2025 1016 AST Aug 21 2025 0216 UTC Aug 22 2025 * Coordinates 60.4 South 62.0 West * Depth 6 miles * Location near the Drake Passage, south of South America ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE -------------------------------------- * 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. * Messages will be issued hourly to keep you informed of the progress of this event. $$