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WEAK53 PAAQ 181317
TIBAK1
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
517 AM AKDT Sat Apr 18 2026
...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT...
EVALUATION
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* There is NO tsunami danger from this earthquake.
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 5.1
* Origin Time 0515 AKDT Apr 18 2026
0615 PDT Apr 18 2026
1315 UTC Apr 18 2026
* Coordinates 51.2 North 179.6 West
* Depth 6 miles
* Location 65 miles SE of Amchitka, Alaska
135 miles SW 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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