WEAK53 PAAQ 171423
TIBAK1
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
623 AM AKDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT...
EVALUATION
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* An earthquake has occurred; a tsunami is not expected.
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 6.3
* Origin Time 0620 AKDT Sep 17 2026
0720 PDT Sep 17 2026
1420 UTC Sep 17 2026
* Coordinates 52.8 North 171.3 West
* Depth 52 miles
* Location 45 miles NE of Amukta Pass, Alaska
235 miles NE of Adak, Alaska
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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* Further information will be issued by the United States
Geological Survey (
earthquake.usgs.gov) or the appropriate
regional seismic network.
* 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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