Tsunami Seismic Information Statement
An earthquake has occurred with a magnitude such that a tsunami will not be generated. This will be the only WCATWC message issued for this event.
Preliminary Earthquake Parameters
Magnitude - 4.2
Time - 1722 AKST Jan 09 2010
- 1822 PST Jan 09 2010
- 0222 UTC Jan 10 2010
Location - 40.6 North 124.7 West
- 30 Miles/48 km SW of Eureka California
- 230 Miles/370 km NW of San Francisco California
Depth - 17 Miles/28 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.