JAN. 21, 2017: A Massive earthquake has struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea and a tsunami alert has been issued. It is too early for damage reports, just happened.
Tsunami Threat Message
Magnitude 8.0
Origin Time 0430 UTC Jan 22, 2017
Depth 168km / 104 miles
Hazardous Tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts
Tsunami waves reaching 0.30 to 1 meters above the tide level are possible for some coasts of Solomon Islands and Papue New Guinea
Locations: Amun – Papaua New Guinea and Falamae – Solomon Islands
The next message will be issued in one hour… or sooner if the situation warrants.
Tsunami Threat Message
Magnitude 8.0
Origin Time 0430 UTC Jan 22, 2017
Depth 168km / 104 miles
Hazardous Tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts
Tsunami waves reaching 0.30 to 1 meters above the tide level are possible for some coasts of Solomon Islands and Papue New Guinea
Locations: Amun – Papaua New Guinea and Falamae – Solomon Islands
The next message will be issued in one hour… or sooner if the situation warrants.