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 - 1108 AKST Jan 16 2010 - 1208 PST Jan 16 2010 - 2008 UTC Jan 16 2010 Location - 51.5 North 177.7 East - 55 Miles/89 km W of Amchitka Alaska - 240 Miles/386 km W of Adak Alaska Depth - 47 Miles/75 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.