To: U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and British Columbia coastal regions
From: NOAA/NWS/West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center
Subject: Tsunami Information Statement issued 08/25/2008 at 6:03PM AKDT

At 5:58 PM Alaskan Daylight Time on August 25, an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 4.7 occurred 80 miles/129 Km southeast of Amchitka, Alaska.

The magnitude is such that a tsunami WILL NOT be generated. This will be the only WCATWC message issued for this event.

The location and magnitude are based on preliminary information. Further information will be issued by the United States Geological Survey or the appropriate regional seismic network.