To: U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and British Columbia coastal regions
From: NOAA/NWS/West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center
Subject: Tsunami Information Statement issued 01/22/2011 at 5:53PM AKST

At 5:50 PM Alaskan Standard Time on January 22, an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 5.4 occurred 45 miles/72 Km southeast of Lake Minchumina, Alaska .

The magnitude is such that a tsunami WILL NOT be generated. This will be the only WCATWC message issued for this event.

The location and magnitude are based on preliminary information. Further information will be issued by the United States Geological Survey or the appropriate regional seismic network.

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[Sun, 23 Jan 2011 02:53:01 GMT]
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