Tsunami Seismic Information Statement

An earthquake has occured 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 - 4.5
Time

- 0550 AKST Dec 16 2009
- 0650 PST Dec 16 2009
-1450 UTC Dec 16 2009

Location

- 51.9 North 131.5 West
- 90 Miles/145 km S of Sandspit British Columbia
- 455 Miles/732 km SE of Juneau Alaska

Depth - 9 Miles/15 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.