still analyzing for tsunami
https://www.tsunami.gov/?p=PAAQ/2020/03/25/q7qai7/1/WEAK53
WEAK53 PAAQ 250301
TIBAK1
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
801 PM PDT Tue Mar 24 2020
…THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR ALASKA, BRITISH
COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA…
EVALUATION
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Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis
potentially dangerous to coasts outside the source region.
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The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center is analyzing
the event to determine the level of danger.
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More information will be issued as it becomes available.
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This earthquake has the potential to generate a destructive
tsunami in the source region.
PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
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The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary
assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur.
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Magnitude 7.8
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Origin Time 1849 AKDT Mar 24 2020
1949 PDT Mar 24 2020
0249 UTC Mar 25 2020
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Coordinates 49.0 North 157.7 East
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Depth 37 miles
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Location east of the Kuril Islands, Russia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.
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Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon, Washington,
British Columbia, and Alaska should refer to the Pacific Tsunami
Warning Center messages at tsunami.gov.
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Messages will be issued hourly to keep you informed of the
progress of this event.
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