STRONG 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit VANUATU - No Tsunami Expected
http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/2011/09/03/lqyyck/01/messagelqyyck-01.htm
A strong earthquake has occurred, but a tsunami IS NOT expected along the California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, or Alaska coast. NO tsunami warning, watch or advisory is in effect for these areas.
Based on the depth of the earthquake within the earth, a tsunami IS NOT expected along the California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska coasts.
At 3:56 PM Pacific Daylight Time on September 3, an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 7.0 occurred near the Vanuatu Islands at 136km depth. (Refer to the United States Geological Survey for official earthquake parameters.)
Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska should refer to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages for information on the event.
This will be the only statement issued for this event by the West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center unless conditions warrant. See the WCATWC web site for basic tsunami information, safety rules, and a tsunami travel time map and table. (NOTE: Travel time maps and tables indicate forecasted times only, not that a wave was generated.)
