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 - 5.4
Time

- 1101 AKST Dec 17 2009
- 1201 PST Dec 17 2009
- 2001 UTC Dec 17 2009

Location

- 51.2 North 180.0 East
- 45 Miles/72 km SE of Amchitka Alaska
- 150 Miles/241 km SW of Adak Alaska

Depth - 26 Miles/42 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.