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 - 5.0
Time

- 1833 AKST Dec 17 2009
- 1933 PST Dec 17 2009
- 0333 UTC Dec 18 2009

Location

- 59.1 North 153.3 West
- 75 Miles/121 km SW of Homer Alaska
- 190 Miles/306 km SW of Anchorage Alaska

Depth - 52 Miles/84 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.