Tsunami Seismic Information Statement

An earthquake has occurred with a magnitude such that a tsunami will not be generated. This will be the only WCATWC message issued for this event.

Preliminary earthquake Parameters

Magnitude - 4.0
Time

- 0209 EST Dec 06 2009
- 0309 AST Dec 06 2009
- 0709 UTC Dec 06 2009

Location

- 18.5 North 69.0 West
- 125 Miles/201 km W of Mayaguez Puerto Rico
- 190 Miles/306 km Wof San Juan Puerto Rico

Depth - 59 Miles/95 km

The location and magnitude are based on preliminary information. Further information will be issued by the United States Geological Survey - Earthquake.USGS.GOV - or the Puerto Rico Seismic Network.