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 - 5.3
Time

- 1813 AKST Dec 26 2009
- 1913 PST Dec 26 2009
- 0313 UTC Dec 27 2009

Location

- 56.4 North 152.6 West
- 95 Miles/153 km S of Kodiak City Alaska
- 345 Miles/555 km SW of Anchorage 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.