WEXX32 PAAQ 200032

TIBATE



Tsunami Information Statement Number 1

NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK

832 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 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. 



 * Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis 

   dangerous to shorelines near the source. 



 * 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      7.0

 * Origin Time    2022  EDT Mar 19 2026

                  1922  CDT Mar 19 2026

                  0822  AST Mar 19 2026

                  0022  UTC Mar 20 2026

 * Coordinates    61.1 South 56.6 West

 * Depth          11 miles

 * Location       near the South Shetland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean





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. 



$$