M 4.5 in Dominican Republic on 16 Mar 2017 00:54 UTC

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2017-03-16 01:16 message from NTWC link

Key information extracted from original GTS message :
Evaluation

  • There is no TSUNAMI danger from this earthquake

Original Message :

WEXX32 PAAQ 160103
TIBATE

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
903 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2017

...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. AND CANADA
EAST COASTS, GULF OF MEXICO STATES, PUERTO RICO, THE U.S.
VIRGIN ISLANDS AND THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS...

EVALUATION
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* There is NO tsunami danger from this earthquake.


PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
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* The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary
assessment and changes may occur.

* Magnitude 4.5
* Origin Time 2055 EDT Mar 15 2017
2055 AST Mar 15 2017
1955 CDT Mar 15 2017
0055 UTC Mar 16 2017
* Coordinates 20.2 North 70.4 West
* Depth 1 miles
* Location in the Dominican Republic region


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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* 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.

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