Tsunami Seismic Information Statement

NWS WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER PALMER AK
837 PM AKST TUE DEC 29 2009

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 - 4.5
Time

- 2034 AKST Dec 29 2009
- 2134 PST Dec 29 2009
- 0534 UTC Dec 30 2009

Location

- 55.3 North 159.8 West
- 30 Miles/48 km E of Sand Point Alaska
- 540 Miles/869 km SW of Anchorage Alaska

Depth - 22 Miles/36 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.