WEXX32 PAAQ 230155 TIBATE Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 955 PM AST Thu Sep 22 2016 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT... EVALUATION ---------- * An earthquake has occurred; there is no tsunami danger. PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS --------------------------------- * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment and changes may occur. * Magnitude 5.1 * Origin Time 2149 EDT Sep 22 2016 2149 AST Sep 22 2016 2049 CDT Sep 22 2016 0149 UTC Sep 23 2016 * Coordinates 17.5 North 62.6 West * Depth 1 miles * Location 135 miles E of Christiansted, US Virgin Is. 235 miles SE of San Juan, Puerto Rico ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE -------------------------------------- * The earthquake parameters 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. * This will be the only U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center message issued for this event unless additional information becomes available. $$