Tsunami - WEAK53 PAAQ

WEAK53 PAAQ 200034 TIBAK1 Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 534 PM PDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT... EVALUATION ---------- * An earthquake has occurred; a tsunami is not expected. 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 1622 AKDT Mar 19 2026 1722 PDT 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 -------------------------------------- * 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. $$