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 - 5.3
Time - 1108 AKST Jan 16 2010
- 1208 PST Jan 16 2010
- 2008 UTC Jan 16 2010
Location - 51.5 North 177.7 East
- 55 Miles/89 km W of Amchitka Alaska
- 240 Miles/386 km W of Adak Alaska
Depth - 47 Miles/75 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.