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near the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Tsunami Information StatementNo longer in force
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This Tsunami Information Statement for near the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge is no longer in force, and was issued by NWS National Tsunami Warning Center. It is kept here as a record of what was issued and when.

Epicentre -0.200, -19.200

What this bulletin says

Tsunami Information Statement

There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of America states, or the eastern coast of Canada. * Based on the earthquake location near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a damaging tsunami is not expected.

Preliminary magnitude 6.8(Mwp). Magnitudes are revised as more data arrives.

Bulletin details

Category
Information
Bulletin Issue Time
2026.10.13 12:36:06 UTC
Preliminary Magnitude
6.8(Mwp)
Lat/Lon
-0.200 / -19.200
Affected Region
near the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Note
There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of America states, or the eastern coast of Canada. * Based on the earthquake location near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a damaging tsunami is not expected.
Definition
An information statement indicates that an earthquake has occurred, but does not pose a tsunami threat, or that a tsunami warning, advisory, or watch has been issued for another section of the ocean.

Official bulletin

WEXX32 PAAQ 131236
TIBATE

Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
836 AM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026

...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST,
   GULF OF AMERICA STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA...

EVALUATION
----------
 * There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of 
   America states, or the eastern coast of Canada. 

 * Based on the earthquake location near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, 
   a damaging tsunami is not expected. 

 * An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below. 


PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
---------------------------------

 * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary
   assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur.

 * Magnitude      6.8
 * Origin Time    0823  EDT Oct 13 2026
                  0723  CDT Oct 13 2026
                  0823  AST Oct 13 2026
                  1223  UTC Oct 13 2026
 * Coordinates    0.2 South 19.2 West
 * Depth          6 miles
 * Location       near the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
--------------------------------------
 * 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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near the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

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