WEAK53 PAAQ 150856
TIBAK1
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
1156 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 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 5.6
* Origin Time 2353 AKST Jan 14 2026
0053 PST Jan 15 2026
0853 UTC Jan 15 2026
* Coordinates 51.3 North 176.5 East
* Depth 17 miles
* Location 70 miles SE of Buldir I., Alaska
295 miles W 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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