WEAK53 PAAQ 160203 TIBAK1 Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 703 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025 ...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 6.6 * Origin Time 1743 AKDT Oct 15 2025 1843 PDT Oct 15 2025 0143 UTC Oct 16 2025 * Coordinates 60.0 South 61.7 West * Depth 6 miles * Location near the Drake Passage, south of South America 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. $$