WEXX32 PAAQ 200032 TIBATE Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 832 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST, GULF OF AMERICA STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA... EVALUATION ---------- * There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of America states, or the eastern coast of Canada. * Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis dangerous to shorelines near the source. * An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below. PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS --------------------------------- * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur. * Magnitude 7.0 * Origin Time 2022 EDT Mar 19 2026 1922 CDT Mar 19 2026 0822 AST Mar 19 2026 0022 UTC Mar 20 2026 * Coordinates 61.1 South 56.6 West * Depth 11 miles * Location near the South Shetland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean 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. * This will be the only U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center message issued for this event unless additional information becomes available. $$