Tsunami Seismic Information Statement

12/06 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

- 1726 AKST Dec 08 2009
- 1826 PST Dec 08 2009
- 0226 UTC Dec 09 2009

Location

- 51.5 North 177.0 West
- 130 Miles/209 km SW of Atka Village Alaska
- 30 Miles/48 km SW of Adak Alaska

Depth - 32 Miles/52 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.