Tsunami Seismic Information Statement

NWS WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER PALMER AK
1052 AM PST WED DEC 30 2009

An earthquake has occurred with a magnitude such that a tsunami is not expected. In coastal areas of intense shaking locally generated tsunamis can be triggered by underwater landslides. This will be the only WCATWC message issued for this event.

Preliminary Earthquake Parameters

Magnitude - 5.9
Time

- 0949 AKST Dec 30 2009
- 1049 PST Dec 30 2009
- 1849 UTC Dec 30 2009

Location

- 32.4 North 115.3 West
- 25 Miles/40 km SE of El Centro California
- 200 Miles/322 km SE of Los Angeles California

Depth - 11 Miles/17 km

The location and magnitude are based on preliminary information. Further information will be issued by the United States Geological Survey - Earthquake.USGS.GOV - or the Appropriate Regional Seismic Network.