WEAK53 PAAQ 310322 TIBAK1 Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 822 PM PDT Tue Aug 30 2016 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA... EVALUATION ---------- * There is no tsunami danger for the areas listed above. * 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 and changes may occur. * Magnitude 6.7 * Origin Time 1912 AKDT Aug 30 2016 2012 PDT Aug 30 2016 0312 UTC Aug 31 2016 * Coordinates 3.6 South 152.7 East * Depth 323 miles * Location in the New Ireland region, PNG ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE -------------------------------------- * Refer to the internet site ntwc.arh.noaa.gov for additional information. * Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska should refer to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages at ptwc.weather.gov. * This will be the only U.S. National Tsunami Warning center message for this event unless additional information becomes available. $$