A Magnitude 6.6 earthquake has struck in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coasts of Antigua, Barbuda, Puerto Rico, etc. The quake took place at a shallow depth of only 10km. Tsunami computers are crunching the data to see if a Tsunami Warning may be needed . . .
Developing fast, check back for updates.
UPDATE: NO TSUNAMI
WEXX32 PAAQ 102035
TIBATE
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
435 PM AST Mon Jul 10 2023
...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST,
GULF OF MEXICO STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA...
EVALUATION
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* There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of
Mexico states, or the eastern coast of Canada.
* Based on earthquake information and historic tsunami records,
the earthquake is not expected to generate a tsunami.
* An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below.
PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
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* The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary
assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur.
* Magnitude 6.4
* Origin Time 1629 EDT Jul 10 2023
0429 AST Jul 10 2023
1529 CDT Jul 10 2023
2029 UTC Jul 10 2023
* Coordinates 20.1 North 61.1 West
* Depth 6 miles
* Location in the North Atlantic Ocean
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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* Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.
* Caribbean coastal regions should refer to the Pacific
Tsunami Warning Center messages at tsunami.gov.
* This will be the only U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center
message issued for this event unless additional information
becomes available.
$$
