Tsunami Information Statement Eastern U.S. - Issued When Needed Check the date
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WEXX32 PAAQ 211228
TIBATE
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
828 AM EDT Sat Mar 21 2026
...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 6.9
* Origin Time 0817 EDT Mar 21 2026
0717 CDT Mar 21 2026
0817 AST Mar 21 2026
1217 UTC Mar 21 2026
* Coordinates 23.8 North 45.8 West
* Depth 1 miles
* Location near the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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.
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