Tsunami Seismic Information Statement
NWS WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER PALMER AK
623 AM PST MON FEB 01 2010
An earthquake has occurred with a magnitude such that a tsunami is not expected. In coastal areas of intense shaking locally generated tsunamis can be triggered by underwater landslides. This will be the only WCATWC message issued for this event.
Preliminary Earthquake Parameters Magnitude - 4.8 Time - 0520 AKST Feb 01 2010 - 0620 PST Feb 01 2010 - 1420 UTC Feb 01 2010 Location - 32.3 North 117.5 West - 35 Miles/56 km SW of San Diego California - 130 Miles/209 km SE of Los Angeles California Depth - 6 Miles/9 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.