WEXX32 PAAQ 220832
TIBATE
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
432 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
...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 6.7
* Origin Time 0423 EDT Aug 22 2026
0323 CDT Aug 22 2026
0423 AST Aug 22 2026
0823 UTC Aug 22 2026
* Coordinates 60.5 South 47.2 West
* Depth 6 miles
* Location in the Scotia Sea, southeast 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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