WEXX32 PAAQ 220832 TIBATE Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 432 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST, GULF OF AMERICA STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA... EVALUATION ---------- * There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of America 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 --------------------------------- * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur. * Magnitude 6.7 * Origin Time 0423 EDT Aug 22 2026 0323 CDT Aug 22 2026 0423 AST Aug 22 2026 0823 UTC Aug 22 2026 * Coordinates 60.5 South 47.2 West * Depth 6 miles * Location in the Scotia Sea, southeast of South America ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE -------------------------------------- * 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. $$