WEXX32 PAAQ 082332 TIBATE Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 732 PM AST Sat Feb 8 2025 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST, GULF OF MEXICO 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 1823 EST Feb 08 2025 0723 AST Feb 08 2025 1723 CST Feb 08 2025 2323 UTC Feb 08 2025 * Coordinates 17.8 North 82.5 West * Depth 21 miles * Location in the Caribbean Sea 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. $$