Off the coast of Oregon about 30 minutes ago. No issued tsunami threat - from the National Tsunami Warning Center:
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 of the earthquake and changes may occur.
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- Magnitude 5.4
- Origin Time 0723 AKDT Aug 16 2019
- 0823 PDT Aug 16 2019
- 1523 UTC Aug 16 2019
- Coordinates 44.4 North 129.2 West
- Depth 7 miles
- Location off the coast of Oregon
Watching the tide record today - see if there is an anomoly.
Where I am on the island is actually quite protected against the tsunami that will come from the Cascadia Subduction Zone when it cuts loose again. There is not a straight path for the water to surge in - it will hit the other San Juan islands including Whidbey and the surge will be dissapated. FEMA predicts at most a five foot increase in the tide waters. Made sure to check it out before buying the place.
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