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WEXX32 PAAQ 021809
TIBATE

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
209 PM EDT Fri May 2 2025

...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST,
   GULF OF AMERICA STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA...

EVALUATION
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 * There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of
   America states, or the eastern coast of Canada.

 * Based on earthquake information and historic tsunami records,
   the earthquake is not expected to generate a tsunami.

 * An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below.


PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
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 * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary
   assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur.

 * Magnitude      6.6
 * Origin Time    1359  EDT May 02 2025
                  1259  CDT May 02 2025
                  0159  AST May 02 2025
                  1759  UTC May 02 2025
 * Coordinates    57.3 South 67.3 West
 * Depth          28 miles
 * Location       near the Drake Passage, south of South America


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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 * 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.

$$