2007/01/30 21:37:50 (UTC)To: Tsunami warning system participants in the U.S. West Coast States, Alaska, and British Columbia
Preliminary Magnitude: 6.9
Latitude: 21.3 Longitude: 145.1
Location: in the Mariana Islands region
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Information Statement:
A text product issued to inform that an earthquake has occurred and to advise regarding its potential to generate a tsunami.
In most cases, an Information Statement indicates there is no threat of a destructive tsunami affecting the issuing TWC's AOR, and are used to prevent unnecessary evacuations as the earthquake may have been felt in coastal areas.
An Information Statement may, in appropriate situations, caution about the possibility of a destructive local tsunami. A supplemental Information Statement may be issued if important additional information is received such as a sea level reading showing a tsunami signal.
An Information Statement may also be upgraded to a watch or warning if appropriate. Further, the Information Statement may be used to recommend a warning when protocols agreed to by emergency management authorities within an AOR so specify. NOAA Information Statement
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Looks like the seas will be a little choppy this morning in the Pacific.