Tsunami Seismic Information Statement
NWS WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER PALMER AK
1108 PM AKST WED FEB 24 2010
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 - 5.1
Time - 2304 AKST Feb 24 2010
- 0004 PST Feb 25 2010
- 0804 UTC Feb 25 2010
Location - 51.7 North 176.0 West
- 85 Miles/137 km SW of Atka Village Alaska
- 35 Miles/56 km SE of Adak Alaska
Depth - 18 Miles/29 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.