November 21, 2016 – This earthquake is expected to have a medium humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability. [source GDACS]
- Earthquake Magnitude 7.3M, Depth:10km
- 21 Nov 2016 20:59:46 UTC
- 392929 people within 100km
The main impact is projected in the Fukushima province.
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
110 PM PST Mon Nov 21 2016
...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR ALASKA, BRITISH
COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA...
EVALUATION
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* There is no tsunami danger for the areas listed above.
* Based on earthquake information and historic tsunami records
the earthquake was not sufficient 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 7.3
* Origin Time 1200 AKST Nov 21 2016
1300 PST Nov 21 2016
2100 UTC Nov 21 2016
* Coordinates 37.3 North 141.6 East
* Depth 6 miles
* Location near the east coast of Honshu, Japan