M 6 in Colombia on 25 Nov 2018 03:40 UTC

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2018-11-25 03:50 message from NTWC link

Key information extracted from original GTS message :
Evaluation

  • 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

Original Message :

WEXX32 PAAQ 250347
TIBATE

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
1147 PM AST Sat Nov 24 2018

...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 and changes may occur.

* Magnitude 6.1
* Origin Time 2241 EST Nov 24 2018
2341 AST Nov 24 2018
2141 CST Nov 24 2018
0341 UTC Nov 25 2018
* Coordinates 13.2 North 81.1 West
* Depth 6 miles
* Location in the Caribbean Sea


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.

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