WEXX32 PAAQ 110238 TIBATE Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 938 PM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST, GULF OF MEXICO STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA... EVALUATION ---------- * There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of Mexico states, or the eastern coast of Canada. * 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 7.3 * Origin Time 2126 EST Dec 10 2018 2026 CST Dec 10 2018 2226 AST Dec 10 2018 0226 UTC Dec 11 2018 * Coordinates 58.5 South 26.2 West * Depth 109 miles * Location in the South Sandwich Islands region, South Atlantic Ocean ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE -------------------------------------- * Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information. * Caribbean coastal regions 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. $$