WEAK53 PAAQ 252336 TIBAK1 Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 436 PM PDT Sun Aug 25 2024 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA... EVALUATION ---------- * There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. West Coast, British Columbia, or Alaska. * Based on the depth of the earthquake, a tsunami is not expected. * An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below. 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 1529 AKDT Aug 25 2024 1629 PDT Aug 25 2024 2329 UTC Aug 25 2024 * Coordinates 20.0 South 174.3 West * Depth 81 miles * Location near the Tonga Islands ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE -------------------------------------- * Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information. * Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska should refer to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages at tsunami.gov. * This will be the only U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center message issued for this event unless additional information becomes available. $$