WEAK53 PAAQ 171141
TIBAK1

Tsunami Information Statement Number 2
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
341 AM PST Sat Dec 17 2016

UPDATES
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 * Revised magnitude
 * Revised forecast information


...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR ALASKA, BRITISH
   COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA...

EVALUATION
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 * No tsunami threat exists for the areas listed above.

 * Some of the areas listed above may experience non-damaging
   sea level changes.


PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS - UPDATED
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 * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary
   assessment and changes may occur.

 * Magnitude      7.9
 * Origin Time    0151 AKST Dec 17 2016
                  0251  PST Dec 17 2016
                  1051  UTC Dec 17 2016
 * Coordinates    4.5 South 153.6 East
 * Depth          45 miles
 * Location       in the New Ireland region, PNG


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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 * 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 final U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center
   message for this event unless additional information
   becomes available.

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